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 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
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
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 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
Princess Beatrice will become one of the few royal mothers to raise children in a blended family when she welcomes her son or daughter this year. The Queen’s granddaughter, 32, and her property developer husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi, 38, announced today they are expecting their first child together this autumn. Beatrice’s baby boy or girl … Read more
Prince Charles wants to ‘open up Royal palaces for the public’ when he becomes king Heir to the throne wants royal residences to open more widely for longer periods He wants residences to be transformed from private spaces to public places Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, Windsor Castle, Sandringham and Balmoral could all open up By … Read more
Wreaths are laid at Cenotaph in London to mark exact moment of the formation of Royal British Legion 100 years ago as ceremonies take place in towns and cities across UK Charity marked the exact moment of its formation 100 years ago at 9am today Wreaths were laid in Whitehall in London and other towns, … Read more
Ticket to write! Royal Mail releases 12 stamps to honour ex-Beatle’s Sir Paul McCartney’s career Stamp set features a selection of eight LPs defining Sir Paul McCartney’s career Photographs spanning three decades of Sir Paul in the recording studio Royal Mail collaborated closely with the singer/songwriter on the collection Sir Paul is the most successful … Read more
The ‘dazzle’ camouflage paint job applied to a new Royal Navy patrol ship was originally used on an array of vessels in the First and Second World War in the hope that it would confuse enemy German U-boats and ships. Military chiefs have resurrected the colour scheme on HMS Tamar, which will head to the … Read more