Queen Elizabeth II

Queen sends Christmas wishes to veterans

Her Majesty sent the message to the ABF, The Soldiers’s Charity, of which she is patron , who contacted Her Majesty at the beginning of their campaign to help homeless veterans this Christmas with The Evening Standard, who first reported on The Queen’s message. The Independent is also in partnership to raise money for ABF and Veterans Aid. The campaign aims to help veterans of the Armed…
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Palaces & Buildings

Emergency repairs to Henry VIII’s Otford Palace to be considered by council

The council technically owns the Grade I building, and is in the search for a number of surveyors to determine the extent of the repairs needed to the sixteenth century palace. Civic leaders have been pressured under much criticism, most notably from a number of prominent historians, including Dr David Starkey who once labelled the palace as in “the ten most important Tudor buildings in…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry shares thoughts and photos from recent trip to Lesotho

The new facility will add four-fold the number of at risk children Sentebale can assist through healthcare and education. Using the existing Camp Mamohato programme, the Centre will afford emotional and psychological support to children living with HIV. During the visit Prince Harry joined a number of workshops and activities that help children with HIV foster more confidence and self-reliance and…
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FeaturesOpinion

Buckingham Palace's first Royal Cookbook: Royal dining for the domestic kitchen

A Royal Cookbook – Seasonal recipes from Buckingham Palace. I would not be disappointed. Buckingham Palace’s first official cookbook, postmarked direct from the Palace An expertly designed prelude to the elegance of its contents, the book cover is at first glance a feast for the eyes, themed in rich ‘blue céleste’, Queen Victoria’s favourite colour. The vibrantly hued linen spine is…
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