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Swan wrangling and ‘steamy trysts’: the unusual lives and jobs of the king’s entourage

The Windsors come with a very large staff, some of whom may be visible this weekend at King Charles’s coronation. But don’t dust off your CV – you probably don’t qualify

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

Refinery to make greener aviation fuel from farm waste

A refinery turning agricultural by-products such as sugarcane into eco-friendly aviation fuel could open in Queensland next year with a new funding deal struck.

AAP · Mar 30, 2023

Shot of Milky Way rising over Tudor ruins wins national park photography prize

The image, taken by Richard Murray from Waterlooville, Hampshire, captures the night-time scene at Cowdray ruins in Midhurst, West Sussex.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Moment the Queen's coffin finally vanishes from view takes our collective breath away

An out breath of release for a monarch now unburdened from duty, her Imperial Crown, Orb and Sceptre removed amid some of the most weighty symbolism of her state funeral

Daily Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

Who is the Lord Chamberlain, what are his duties and what does breaking the Wand of Office mean?

In the final ceremonial act of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral the Lord Chamberlain will break the Wand of Office.

Wales Online · Sep 19, 2022

What was the ‘wand of office’ broken at the Queen’s funeral?

One of the final ceremonial acts of the day was the lord chamberlain breaking the wand, which was buried with the late monarch

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022

What is the ‘Wand of Office’ and why will it be broken for the Queen?

Lord Chamberlain, Andrew Parker, will symbolically break his wand of office at the Queen’s funeral

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Royal funeral customs and mishaps: a loyal dog, spooked horse and broken crown

Traditions, rituals and the occasional mishaps have shaped sovereigns’ funerals over hundreds of years.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Royalist chewed man's face accusing him of 'hating the Queen' after Philip's death

'Drunk' Stephen Woodall pounced on grandad Philip Price, accusing him of hating her the Queen, at a pub in Dudley, West Midlands last year

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2022

Bridgerton-style mansion goes up for auction in Nottinghamshire

Bridgerton fans are going to love the latest lot to appear in a Nottinghamshire auction catalogue. However, the price tag may not be as attractive. With the new series of the popular Netflix show airing from Friday, March 25, those on the lookout f

Nottingham Post · Mar 26, 2022