Royal Scot attempt to break record for fastest train journey between London and Glasgow FAILS

An attempt to break the 36-year-old record for the fastest train journey between London and Glasgow failed by just 21 seconds. Avanti West Coast’s Royal Scot train arrived at Glasgow Central three hours, 53 minutes and one second after its departure from London Euston, according to the operator. The firm wrote on Twitter: ‘In the … Read more

Nurse sues Royal British Legion after colleagues sent birthday card with pensioner on motorbike

Nurse, 58, sues Royal British Legion for age discrimination after colleagues sent her birthday card saying ‘It’s not about age, it’s about attitude’ When Eileen Gleeson, of Southampton, turned 56 her colleagues got her a card The birthday card an depicted elderly woman riding a motorbike with the words ‘it’s not about age, it’s about … Read more

Jill Biden and Joe coordinate while Queen is pretty in pink for royal meeting

Jill Biden changed into a baby blue suit to match husband Joe’s tie for their royal sit down on Sunday while The Queen was pretty in pink to host the first couple for tea. The first lady changed out of the navy Carolina Herrera peplum top and skirt she wore to church Sunday morning into … Read more

Royal Mail to offer timed parcel delivery for an extra charge

Never miss a parcel! (but it’ll cost you): Royal Mail launches service for people to book a specific time slot for letters and packages to compete with rivals Amazon, DPD and Hermes The Royal Mail is planning a new tiered service offering timed deliveries  The cheapest option will allow the Royal Mail to determine the … Read more

Royal biographer Penny Junor, 71, shares the stories behind her favourite snaps 

My life through a lens: Journalist and royal biographer Penny Junor, 71, shares the stories behind her favourite snaps By Yvonne Swann For Weekend Magazine Published: 22:31 BST, 4 June 2021 | Updated: 22:31 BST, 4 June 2021 Celebrities share the stories behind their favourite photos. This week it’s British journalist and royal biographer Penny … Read more

Princess of Wales’ wedding dress designer remembers ‘fun and joyous’ royal

Princess Diana’s wedding dress designer says that memories of the ‘fun and joyous’ Diana have come ‘flooding back to him’ now her iconic gown has gone on display.   David Emanuel, 68, was the co-designer of the breathtaking dress worn by Princess Diana on her wedding day at St Paul’s Cathedral, which has now been moved … Read more