Flag-waving crowds joyously thronging the streets and full-blown displays of pageantry may seem a distant memory. But after the dolour of the pandemic and lockdowns, at last the nation is set to come together next year in a great celebration of the Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee. It will see everything from glittering royal showpieces to … Read more
Long-lost BBC documentary reveals how Corporation bosses plotted to keep Martin Bashir’s Diana interview secret – not even telling their ‘palace loyalist’ Chairman until the day the press were informed in case he tried to stop it BBC bosses plotted to keep Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana secret Chairman Marmaduke Hussey was kept in the … Read more
Forget tea with the Queen — nowadays you’re more likely to be offered a proper drink. From artisan gin to vintage champagne, the finest reserve port to craft beer, the list of boozy drinks sold by the royals is getting longer and longer. Just this month, Buckingham Palace released a fruit-filled sloe gin and a … Read more
Brian May reveals he underwent surgery on his left eye to improve his vision as he shares selfies from hospital By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 21:39 BST, 20 May 2021 | Updated: 21:39 BST, 20 May 2021 Brian May has revealed he underwent eye surgery on Thursday in order to improve the focus in … 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. Edo already has a five-year-old … Read more
Cabinet Secretary Simon Case dismisses complaints that PM is ‘marking his own homework’ by keeping the power to make final decision on whether ministers have broken conduct rules Cabinet Secretary Simon Case rejected gripes on PM hiring and firing powers Said constitution means final decisions on ministerial code must rest with PM Opposition MPs have … Read more
Details of who paid for Boris Johnson‘s controversial refurbishment of his Downing Street flat could be revealed within weeks, his new adviser on ministerial behaviour said today. Lord Christopher Geidt, a former aide to the Queen, told MPs that he planned to release the long overdue register of ministerial interests by the end of May. … Read more
Families have paid out £14bn to look after elderly loved ones since Boris Johnson made his broken promise to fix our social care system Dementia victims and their families have paid a staggering £14bn for social care since July 2019 – Boris Johnson’s first day in office Figures published today show the amount eclipses the … Read more
Families have paid out £14bn to look after elderly loved ones since Boris Johnson made his broken promise to fix our social care system Dementia victims and their families have paid a staggering £14bn for social care since July 2019 – Boris Johnson’s first day in office Figures published today show the amount eclipses the … Read more
We’re lucky to have some of the finest gardens in the world, from national treasures such as Kew, Sissinghurst and Wisley to the thousands of smaller private gardens open for charity. Many of them do so under the National Garden Scheme, which raises money for good causes in England and Wales through garden openings, plant … Read more
Culture secretary Oliver Dowden reinforces Government’s commitment to Online Harms Bill during visit to League One club Charlton Dowden reinforced commitment to introducing the Online Harms Bill He met members of Charlton’s men and women’s squad and staff on Tuesday English football has been rocked by an alarming increase in online abuse By Sami Mokbel for … Read more
Queen’s Speech: Immigration overhaul will block asylum for people who have travelled through ‘safe’ countries such as France and Belgium as ministers try to deter Channel crossings Government has unveiled legislation to overhaul the UK’s immigration system Migrants who passed through ‘safe’ country will be blocked from seeking asylum Shake-up will see migrants arriving illegally … Read more
Boris Johnson fails to finalise plans to mend social care crisis after pledging to include proposal in upcoming Queen’s Speech Prime Minister to include social care proposals in the Queen’s Speech next week But Boris Johnson has yet to finalise plans to ‘fix’ the crisis in social care Sources familiar with discussions said they were not aware … Read more