On 1 May, 1851, Queen Victoria wrote in her diary that it had been ‘the happiest, proudest day of my life, and I can think of nothing else’. The event she was dizzy about was not the birth of a child, but the opening of a trade fair organised by ‘my dearest Albert’ – the … Read more
The differences in price between British Airways’ classes are big – leaping up in hundreds then thousands of pounds – but what exactly does each fare jump get you? Four travel experts decided to find out and reviewed all four classes on a single BA Boeing 777 flight between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi in … Read more
It’s the rental you’ll really really want to spend the night in. The original Union Jack bus from the Spice Girls’ 1997 movie Spice World has been converted into an Airbnb. Up to three people will be able to rent the Spice Bus – which will be parked up in Wembley Park, London – for … Read more
The PERFECT spot for selfies at top UK tourist attractions revealed: Google pinpoints the exact coordinates sightseers should stand at for social media snaps with the wow factor To produce the coordinates Google worked with social media experts and analysed 80,000 Instagram posts From this, a shortlist of top locations were then put to a … Read more
It’s London as you’ve never seen it before. That is unless you have X-ray vision. These fascinating illustrations peel back the exteriors of some of the capital’s most instantly recognisable buildings to reveal a fascinating cross-section of the interior. The buildings featured include the Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and a little known prison, … Read more
A young woman who went from carer to successful CEO said looking after her sick mother as a teen helped her mature ‘at warped speed’ and influenced her career for the better. Annastasia Seebohm, 32, who divides her time between New York and London, is the recently appointed Global CEO of luxury concierge company Quintessentially, which … Read more
Clarifications and corrections By Mailonline Published: 01:52 BST, 11 May 2019 | Updated: 00:15 BST, 13 May 2019 An article of 12 April reported on claims carried by the Sun newspaper that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had ‘banned’ employees from using a car park adjacent to Frogmore Cottage. Since publication, we have been … Read more
A celebrity make-up artist has revealed the simple six-step guide to getting an eye lift, without painful surgery and the expensive price tag. Nigit Begum, from London, boasts an international client base after starting her career as a make-up artist in the broadcasting industry. Having dusted the cheekbones of the likes of Claudia Winkleman and … Read more
Gulp. Captain Mike Blythe, British Airways Flight Technical and Training Manager for the Airbus A380 and A350 is sitting next to me. ‘Take a deep breath,’ he says. Why? Because I’m about to take a British Airways Airbus A350 down one of London Heathrow’s runways and take-off for the very first time. Ted prepares to … Read more
We’re told that it’s good to talk — and yes, we’re all so much better than we used to be at discussing our emotions and difficulties. However, there’s one topic that still makes people clam up: sex. We might be surrounded by it — in books and magazines, on TV and in films and adverts … Read more
The top 50 most Instagrammed destinations in the world for 2019 revealed: London takes the No1 spot, knocking Paris into second and New York into third Berlin, meanwhile, is the most ‘selfied’ location in the world, according to a study It also revealed that Santiago in Chile is the No1 for scenic posts Dubai took … Read more
Princess Beatrice looked elegant in a black dress and white shirt with statement sleeves as she presented an award for a children’s book last night. The royal, 30, has been a patron of Oscar’s Book Prize since 2017 and was at the event in Mayfair, London, to award this year’s winner Ed Vere for his … Read more
There are a number of possible causes of halitosis: Poor oral hygiene This is the most common cause. Bacteria that build up on your teeth – particularly between them – as well as your tongue and gums, can produce unpleasant-smelling gases. These bacteria are also responsible for gum disease and tooth decay. Food and drink … Read more