2 h. ago I visited Europe's richest country with free transport, 70 castles, a royal family and medieval charm

I spent a weekend in one of Europe's richest countries, home to more than 70 castles, a royal family, medieval houses, endless forests, and four Christmas markets.

Events

3 h. ago How Prince William's 'ordinary Joe' persona is trying to save the monarchy

The veteran broadcaster, 87, believes the future king and his wife are working hard to halt the fall in popularity of the monarchy by appealing to young people who view it as old fashioned.

Politics

7 h. ago Christmas stockings made from Royal Family belongings up for grabs

Sewing bee members at Dumfries House have transformed recycled items from Sandringham House into 25 luxury stockings

Politics

9 h. ago Curtains from King’s country retreat transformed into festive stockings

One of the stockings will be a Christmas gift for the King himself

Politics

19 h. ago Sandringham curtains transformed into festive stockings for charity auction

Curtains from Sandringham House have been turned into Christmas stockings

Politics

26 h. ago King Charles' 'worry' after making 'difficult' Andrew Mountbatten

In a podcast episode covering the Royal Family's relationship with the US, including the impact of the Epstein Files, the London bureau chief of The New York Times claimed we may not have "seen the whole drama play out"

Politics

27 h. ago BBC attacks King over tax: Veteran David Dimbleby says 'ultra

The veteran broadcaster, 87, took aim at what he called the 'billionaire' monarch, 77, and questioned why the royals are exempt from capital gains and corporation tax.

Events

33 h. ago BBC Breakfast paused as host shares devastating death update with Royal tributes

The Oscar-winning Shakespeare in Love playwright Tom Stoppard died aged 88 as the Royal Family were among the first to pay tribute

Events

35 h. ago Naughty or nice? The best sexy gifts in the UK for Christmas

Our sex expert unwraps her favourite risque Christmas gifts – from cheeky stocking thrillers to mini massagers and toys• The best self-care gifts for ChristmasGiving a sexy present requires careful consideration. If you proffer a heavy-duty vibrator, piece of bondage gear or other bit of “serious” kit, the recipient may feel obliged to use it with you straight away so as not to look ungrateful – even if they’re secretly a tad intimidated, or aren’t ready to get freaky before the leftover turkey’s been turned into stir-fry.I advise bundling risque gifts with softer playthings such as a bath bomb (try Lush’s Sex Bomb), or a massage candle (I love Neom’s treatment candle). Continue reading...

Politics

48 h. ago PETER HITCHENS: Kate's comments on drug addicts are proof of the wicked, destructive movement that has smashed our moral system. She and the royals must stay out

The Royal Family has keenly joined the side of the liberal Left, starting with the global warming frenzy and now moving on to the disastrous appeasement of the drugs lobby.

Events

58 h. ago Supermarket giant knocks £4 off ALL Quality Street, Celebrations and Heroes tubs – but just for today only

SAVVY shoppers can stock up on Christmas chocolate tubs for cheaper than ever today. And if the good news keeps coming with these festive deals because sweet-toothed fans don't even need to leave their house. Sainsbury’s has teamed up with Deliveroo to offer a one-off deal but you’ll have to be quick. As part of the...

Economics

59 h. ago Cheapest place to buy Cadbury Heroes, Roses, Quality Street and Celebrations as supermarkets compete this Christmas

The full price list for retailers as shoppers start stocking up for Christmas

Economics

63 h. ago What REALLY happened to the Queen's missing millions? As Virginia Giuffre's hated ex

Despite the £12million reportedly paid by the late Queen on behalf of her son, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, court documents put Giuffre's estate at around half a million Australian dollars.

Politics

64 h. ago Royal Family set to be charged thousands of pounds a year under Reeves' mansions tax

Royal properties will not be exempt from the Chancellor's tax grab, meaning the King could be on the hook for a sizeable bill.

Politics

69 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham's 'very sad' gran 'begging him to come home' amid family feud

Jackie Adams has ensured her absent grandson still gets a stocking this Christmas, with sources saying the Beckham grandmothers are 'very sad' at the rift

Society

3 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham's gran begs him to come home for Christmas with pointed Instagram snap as David and Victoria make peace with his absence amid family feud

Traditionally it's a time of goodwill, kindness and generosity - just ask Jackie Adams, who has ensured her absent grandson still gets a stocking this Christmas.

Society

3 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham's grandmother sends a message that she misses him as first Christmas since bitter feud looms

Traditionally it's a time of goodwill, kindness and generosity - just ask Jackie Adams, who has ensured her absent grandson still gets a stocking this Christmas.

Politics

3 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham gets a Christmas stocking from his grandmother despite growing family feud

Traditionally it's a time of goodwill, kindness and generosity - just ask Jackie Adams, who has ensured her absent grandson still gets a stocking this Christmas.

Politics

3 d. ago Zara Tindall breaks silence on royal Christmas plans as Andrew scandal rages on

Zara Tindall, Princess Anne's daughter, has spoken out on the plans the Royal Family has for the festive season during a glitzy date night with husband Mike

Politics

3 d. ago Kate Middleton has ‘surprise up her sleeve’ – but there’s a risk

Kate Middleton's annual Together at Christmas carol concert has become one of the royal family's most important and poignant festive events, and the Princess of Wales never fails to impress

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