One of the most enduring images of Prince William and Prince Harry will always be the sight of them walking together behind their mother Diana’s coffin in 1997. On that occasion they were flanked on either side by their grandfather, Prince Philip, and their father, Prince Charles – with Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, in the … Read more
One of the most enduring images of Prince William and Prince Harry will always be the sight of them walking together behind their mother Diana’s coffin in 1997. On that occasion they were flanked on either side by their grandfather, Prince Philip, and their father, Prince Charles – with Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, in the … Read more
The Queen left a personal, hand-written message to Prince Philip at his funeral service today as she said an emotional goodbye to her ‘strength and stay’ after their extraordinary 73-year life together. Buckingham Palace has not yet confirmed the content of the note, which was placed alongside a wreath including white lilies, small white roses and white freesia, … Read more
There are few sights on Earth’s landscapes as awe-inspiring as a volcano – active or dormant. And a new book underscores this, offering ‘a visual celebration of the most impressive, infamous and active volcanoes from all corners of the globe’. Volcano, by Robert J Ford (www.amberbooks.co.uk), takes the reader on an eye-opening photographic tour from … Read more
Christmas Eve is the most sacred day in the royal calendar, with the Queen usually gathering her family together at her Norfolk retreat, Sandringham, to exchange presents before they celebrate with a festive feast. This year, however, Her Majesty was at Windsor Castle holding a meeting with Boris Johnson. I hear the Prime Minister took … Read more
Christmas Eve is the most sacred day in the royal calendar, with the Queen usually gathering her family together at her Norfolk retreat, Sandringham, to exchange presents before they celebrate with a festive feast. This year, however, Her Majesty was at Windsor Castle holding a meeting with Boris Johnson. I hear the Prime Minister took … Read more
The other-worldly majesty of the Faroe Islands captured in a set of stunning drone images by a photographer who said the archipelago ‘just doesn’t look real’ The Faroe Islands are located between Iceland and Norway – a place where sheep outnumber people These stunning images of the archipelago were taken by Brazilian Henrique Murta, who … Read more
The other-worldly majesty of the Faroe Islands captured in a set of stunning drone images by a photographer who said the archipelago ‘just doesn’t look real’ The Faroe Islands are located between Iceland and Norway – a place where sheep outnumber people These stunning images of the archipelago were taken by Brazilian Henrique Murta, who … Read more
‘The Queen loves Flash Gordon’: Brian Blessed claims Her Majesty is a huge fan of the ’80s sci-fi classic… and watches it with her grandchildren every Christmas Brian Blessed claims the Queen watches sci-fi film Flash Gordon every Christmas The actor, aged 83, even says the cosmic romp is our monarch’s favourite film He famously booms … Read more
Inside Princess Beatrice’s wedding venue: 180-capacity All Saints chapel in Windsor Great Park that Her Majesty uses for private prayer is the royal family’s venue of choice for intimate services Princess Beatrice has tied the knot to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in Windsor today Couple married at the All Saints Chapel at the Royal Lodge in … Read more