A long-serving Derbyshire police officer’s family have revealed some fascinating anecdotes about his service in the force, including the day that Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visited the county and ended up going missing.
The Queen Mother on a royal engagement.
Ian Parker served in the police force for more than three decades and shortly after the 88-year-old recently passed away…
Concours of Elegance automotive event to be held at Windsor Castle in 2016
23rd September 2015
The largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor Castle, will next year play host to quite a prestigious show, the Concours of Elegance automotive event. From the 2nd to the 4th September 2016, the most spectacular and exceptional cars will gather in the…
The ghost of George II: royal scare shows are all the rage this year
23rd September 2015
Hot on the heels of Hampton Court announcing a series of spooky walks for Hallowe’en, another of the buildings under the care of Historic Royal Palaces is offering the chance to look for regal ghosts. In just a few weeks time, Kensington Palace will open its doors for…
Fantasist found guilty of terror plot to put 'Ginger' Prince Harry on the throne
23rd September 2015
A neo-Nazi fantasist who felt discriminated against because of his ginger hair has been found guilty of planning a terror attack against Prince Charles and Prince William in order for Prince Harry to become King, simply because he too has ginger hair.
A crazed fantasist wanted to kill Prince Charles and Prince William so Prince Harry could become King.
Mark Colborne had fantasised about shooting…
Historic Royal Palaces announce 500 Years of Fear: Ghost Tours at Hampton Court Palace
23rd September 2015
As the nights draw in and the winter months quickly approach, there is one particular day that sends chills up the spines of the most sceptic of people…. Halloween.
When night falls on Hampton Court Palace this Halloween, the ghoulish Ghost Tours begin.
The HRP team at…
Festival located within Windsor Castle grounds all set for its 45th year
23rd September 2015
It’s that time of year again when the Windsor Festival, strikes a pitch-perfect note. This year will see the festival celebrate its 45th year. The schedule will see a packed and varied programme of performances by a Grammy winner, young British soprano and orchestras. Also…
They will probably never be let loose on the DIY in their family homes – there are rules about rustling up a new shower room in palaces and castles – but on Wednesday, for one day only, Prince William and Prince Harry will be showing the world just how good they are at home improvements. For the royal brothers are heading to Manchester to help complete a very special renovation job…
Prince William will pull for Wales as Prince Harry roots for England during #RugbyWorldCup
22nd September 2015
To be a fly on the wall when Prince William and Prince Harry watch the match together on Saturday. The rivalry between Wales and England has divided Twitter and Facebook friends but imagine the conversation and banter between the two royal brothers!
During the Rugby Cup…
Queen Sofia of Spain is put forward for the Nobel Peace Prize
22nd September 2015
Queen Sofia of Spain has been put forward for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The queen has been nominated by a university in the United States for her work in the field of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Queen Sofia of Spain, seen here with her husband King Juan Carlos, has been…
A star of Downton Abbey with royal history sells for millions of pounds
22nd September 2015
It’s currently best known as the Dower House in Downton Abbey, the place where the waspish Dowager Countess of Grantham dispenses some of her wittiest and most withering put downs but in times past it has seen kings, queens, princes and princesses at play in its surrounds. And now Byfleet Manor in Surrey is making headlines again as it stars in a multi million pound sale.
Byfleet Manor in…
