Coronation is ‘biggest ceremonial military operation since Churchill’s funeral’ Brigadier Patrick Reehal is responsible for coordinating thousands of armed forces personnel involved in the ceremony. The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
OPINION - I remember the Silver Jubilee, and will be honoured to be at the Abbey The last time Britain celebrated a coronation, Winston Churchill was prime minister, the structure of DNA had only recently been discovered, and Blackpool were celebrating winning the FA Cup following the legendary Stanley Matthews Final. Evening Standard · May 5, 2023
'I stayed the night in Coco Chanel's abandoned mansion - what I heard gave me goosebumps' Coco Chanel lived in the mansion in the 1920s with lover Hugh Grosvenor, but it was abandoned in 1967 and has been visited several times over the years by ghosthunters Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023
‘I was transported to the holidays of my childhood’: our fantastic family trip to the north Norfolk coast In the seaside town of Cromer, writer Fiona Cowood found coastal beauty, stately homes, top-notch food and a stunning beachfront property to stay in on a trip with her husband and three daughters The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023
King Charles' tight-knit inner circle - adored aide, 'hunky' assistant and top cop In order to carry out his role as monarch, King Charles relies on a tight-knit group of people, who have been at his side ever since his accession to the throne almost eight months ago Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023
A baize of glory? This snooker protest pales in comparison to the suffragettes The fiery tactics of the women’s vote movement were in a different league from Just Stop Oil’s intervention The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023
Suspended in time: inside Barcelona’s civil war air-raid shelters Exhibition brings together new photographs of 40 of the more than 1,000 shelters built during conflict The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023
10 minutes with... Edison Group chief executive Calum Melville The Scottish entrepreneur explains his love of Largs, admiration of Winston Churchill and apparent likeness to George Clooney Insider UK · Apr 14, 2023
Best Dorset hotels 2023: Where to stay for luxury and sandy beaches Take a break from the hustle and bustle of a big city and spend your weekend swimming, indulging and strolling along Dorset’s beautiful coastline The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Evan Gershkovich: Wall Street Journal reporter latest in long line of journalists punished for doing their job For the first time since the cold war, Moscow has accused a US journalist of espionage. Evan Gershkovich, a reporter with the Wall Street Journal, was arrested in Yekaterinburg on March 29 by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). The reporter, a Russia specialist, insists he was there to report on… The Conversation · Apr 11, 2023
Geneticist Adam Rutherford on how eugenics, 'Darwin's monster', took over the world Adam Rutherford’s new book takes readers on a journey into genetics's dark past. LiveScience · Apr 6, 2023
The best hotels near Buckingham Palace for King Charles’ coronation We round up the best hotel stays near Buckingham Palace for those visiting London to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023
Megxit to McNugget boots: some of the best April Fools’ Day 2023 gags Media and brands take chance to offer up some light relief, including Matt Hancock cheddar and an Oasis reunion The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023
Walton Heath Golf Club Old Course: Review, Tee Times and Key Info A classic heathland golf course with a great heritage, firm fairways and smooth greens, the Old Course at Walton Heath is ranked 35th on our Top 100 UK&I courses ranking in association with Peter Millar Golf Monthly · Mar 29, 2023
Reason · Mar 27, 2023 Jason Brennan's "Democracy: A Guided Tour" The noted Georgetown political philosopher offers a valuable overview of the political theory of the strengths and weaknesses of democracy.
France 24 · Mar 21, 2023 Mismatch? Russia's growing dependence on China "In love, there is always one who kisses, and one who offers the cheek." That French proverb was borrowed by Winston Churchill's daughter to describe the British prime minister's relationship during World War II with US president Franklin D. Roosevelt. When observing the optics of Xi Jinping's three-day state visit…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2023 Our Fathers Fought Franco: How one Lothian coalminer joined the fight against fascism IN the new book Our Fathers Fought Franco (Luath Press), edited by Willy Maley, four adult children tell the stories of their fathers. Here’s an…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023 We shall fight them on our pages: Nine newspapers invoke Churchill to defend their Red Alert series Newspapers’ leadership angrily rejects criticism of China series with insiders saying their efforts were similar to ‘Churchill taking on the Nazis’. Plus: the end of the shock jock?
The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023 The BBC's history from children’s entertainment to the General Strike PROVING that sometimes history can be relevant today, in the past week we have been hearing a lot about the BBC’s impartiality in light of Gary…
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023 Best hotels in Gibraltar 2023 for a luxury or budget holiday These are the best places to stay when visiting The Rock
Liverpool Echo · Mar 12, 2023 The room under Liverpool city centre key to winning WWII This year will see Liverpool mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic
Daily Record · Mar 11, 2023 Bombshell secret letter from King Edward VIII to Hitler thanked him for 'great hospitality' After years spent researching the royal archives for a new book on the Duke of Windsor, exposing the depths of his love of fascism, historian Alexander Larman found a draft of the letter.
Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023 King Edward VIII's secret letter to Hitler thanking him for 'great hospitality' revealed The bombshell letter was unearthed by historian Alexander Larman in the royal archives while researching for a new book on the abdicated King Edward VIII and his love of fascism
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023 The Guardian view on refugee rights: a warning from history Editorial: Rishi Sunak’s pretence of serious statecraft is belied by his embrace of shabby populism when it comes to immigration law
Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023 Joe Biden 'unlikely' to attend King Charles III's coronation, White House officials say US President Joe Biden is 'unlikely' to attend King Charles III's coronation, an unnamed White House official has claimed, ahead of the landmark event set to take place on May 6