Benedict Cumberbatch to star in new series The 39 Steps as he reunites with Patrick Melrose director Edward Berger for adaption of classic novel By Aisha Nozari For Mailonline Published: 01:12 BST, 10 April 2021 | Updated: 01:14 BST, 10 April 2021 Benedict Cumberbatch will star in Netflix’s upcoming series, The 39 Steps. The streaming … Read more
Princess Anne and Prince Edward emotionally paid tribute to their father Prince Philip, describing how ‘life will be completely different’ without the Duke of Edinburgh as Buckingham Palace announced his death today. In interviews recorded for broadcast after the duke had passed away, the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex reflected on their loving relationship with … Read more
The Duke of Edinburgh’s title will eventually pass on to his youngest son, Prince Edward, it was confirmed today – but he will have to wait until after the death of the Queen and his brother Charles becomes king because of royal protocols. Buckingham Palace decided he would one day succeed his father as Duke … Read more
Ultra-rare gold coin from King Edward VIII’s short-lived reign sells for a world record £1.65million The coin with the controversial monarch’s bust was never put into circulation The trial coin sparked a bidding war when it went under the hammer in Dallas Previous record for most expensive British coin sold was for a king William … Read more
Ultra-rare gold coin from King Edward VIII’s short-lived reign sells for a world record £1.65million The coin with the controversial monarch’s bust was never put into circulation The trial coin sparked a bidding war when it went under the hammer in Dallas Previous record for most expensive British coin sold was for a king William … Read more
A school with links to Edward Colston has unveiled its new logo after its old one resembled the politician’s family crest. The Dolphin School in Bristol changed the design from two of the aquatic mammals either side of an anchor to two jumping over a wave. Staff said the new badge will allow them to ‘move … Read more
Born in 1896 in Pennsylvania, Wallis moved to London in 1931 after marrying her second husband, shipping executive Ernest Aldrich Simpson. She struck up a friendship with Lady Thelma Furness who was the mistress of the then Prince of Wales. Over the course of 1931, the Simpsons were gradually absorbed into Edward’s social life, spending … Read more
Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex spent time volunteering at a homeless charity last week – days after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Oprah Winfrey interview caused shockwaves across the globe. The Countess, 56, cut a casual figure in a navy blue jumper and red facemask as she joined the Earl, 57, at the York Road Project, … Read more
Judging by his sprightly appearance on our Zoom call, Edward Bonham Carter has spent a good chunk of lockdown twisting and stretching on his yoga mat. The fund manager, 60, reveals that regular sessions at his bolthole in the South Downs have been the key to maintaining his svelte physique – and his mental wellbeing. … Read more
Some of the most memorable props and costumes from Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster films, including the Alien franchise and Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, are making their way to the auction block. The Hollywood Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy and More Auction, hosted by Julien’s Auctions, will take place via an in-person and virtual event in Beverly Hills on Thursday, … Read more