What WAS it like to live at Party Palace? As its owner sells up, he relives its raucous glory days 

Ever since he was 12 years old, James Perkins has been collecting — obsessively, passionately, unstintingly and, lately, increasingly secretively. Because his wife, Sophie, is fast losing her patience — particularly with the stuffed giraffes. As a boy, he started on toy Smurfs, but finding them ‘rather limiting’ quickly graduated to Marvel comics, followed by … Read more

Prime Minister takes son Wilf out for a walk in his buggy around Buckingham Palace Gardens

The Prime Minister enjoyed a Sunday stroll with eight-month-old son Wilf in central London today – just days after he faced questions about a rule-breaking cycle ride in the capital’s Olympic Park. Boris Johnson was seen cradling young Wilf, who was born on April 29th 2020 at the height of the first Covid crisis in … Read more

Crystal Palace donate Selhurst Park stadium for use as a venue for NHS vaccinations

Crystal Palace donate Selhurst Park for use as an NHS vaccination site – with the Premier League stadium becoming one of the biggest such venues in London Crystal Palace will donate Selhurst Park to be used as an NHS vaccination centre The 25,486-capacity ground was pinpointed as an excellent location for the NHS Co-owner and … Read more

Queen’s servant, 37, is jailed after stealing royal memorabilia from Buckingham Palace

Catering assistant Adamo Canto, 37, swiped official signed pictures of Prince William and Kate Middleton and a photo album of the banquet held for Donald Trump’s state visit A servant to the Queen has today been jailed after stealing royal memorabilia worth up to £100,000 from Buckingham Palace. Adamo Canto, 37, swiped dozens of items … Read more

Two Palace aides who lost jobs in March are back on Sussexes’ payroll in couple’s hiring spree 

Team Megxit reunion: Two Palace aides who lost jobs in March are back on Sussexes’ payroll in couple’s hiring spree EXCLUSIVE: Duke and Duchess of Sussex have rehired two former palace aides  They have employed ex-palace staff Clara Loughran and Beth Herlihy on a freelance basis  The pair, both in their 30s, lost their jobs … Read more

Blenheim Palace unveils its spectacular traditional Christmas decor

Ready for a grand feast! Blenheim Palace unveils its stunning festive table where the Duke of Marlborough and his family enjoy their Christmas dinner – complete with gold candlesticks, lavish garlands and two Christmas trees Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire is offering visitors a look at classic and traditional Christmas decor this year UK’s only non-royal … Read more

Fans return to the darts World Championship for ONE night only at Alexandra Palace

Fans return to the darts at Ally Pally for ONE night only with reigning champion Peter Wright in action as London prepares to enter tier three of Covid-19 restrictions Darts fans returned to Alexandra Palace on Tuesday for the World Championship  London’s revered darts venue was able to open its doors for one night only  … Read more

Israel opens up parts of Herod’s hilltop palace where the Judean king was buried

Israeli authorities are set to unveil structures within King Herod’s hilltop palace-fortress Herodium, in the Judaean Desert, that were previously off-limits.  Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority plans to open the revamped site on Sunday, allowing visitors to see for the first time Herodium’s arched stairway, foyer and private theatre. Herodium is a cone-shaped mound in the desert, … Read more

Royal blue! Beaming Queen greets foreign ambassadors in Buckingham Palace

The Queen was beaming as she greeted foreign ambassadors in Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle for her second virtual diplomatic audience today.  Following tradition, two ambassadors greeted the monarch, 94, with sweeping bows before presenting their credentials to the monarch via a video link, staged in line with medical advice.  The royal opted to wear a … Read more

Emily Atack departs The Palace Theatre after performing in The Understudy 

She recently told how her appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! changed her life after she was ‘feeling lost’. And Emily Atack looked in good spirits as she left The Palace Theatre in London on Tuesday after performing in The Understudy. The actress, 30, cut a trendy figure in a dark … Read more