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Lawyers for the Queen lobbied ministers to alter a draft law so that her private wealth could be kept secret, newly-uncovered records have suggested. Legislation was changed so that any ‘potentially embarrassing’ investments she held could be concealed from the public, it was alleged. The incident, which happened almost 50 years ago during the premiership of … Read more
Queen names ex-head of MI5 Andrew Parker as most senior member of her Royal household Baron Parker of Minsmere will take up new role as Lord Chamberlain on April 1 He will succeed Earl Peel, 73, who is retiring after more than 14 years in the post Baron Parker served as director general of the MI5 … Read more
BIOGRAPHY FALL: THE MYSTERY OF ROBERT MAXWELL by John Preston (Viking £18.99, 352 pp) There have been many books written about Robert Maxwell, but surely none as pacy, entertaining and jaw-dropping as this one. The author of Fall, John Preston, is also a novelist: he brings those talents to bear on a person whose entire … Read more
Prince Harry’s not happy, it’s been reported today. This revelation isn’t a massive surprise. The ever-surly Duke of Sussex has looked thoroughly miserable for the past few years as he’s waged furious battles against everyone from the media to his own brother and father-in-law. When Harry’s not issuing angry statements or suing people, he’s hypocritically … Read more
A close friend of the Queen and a member of her ‘racing circle’ Lord Samuel Vestey has died. The death of royal courtier and multi-millionaire businessman Lord Vestey, 3rd Baron Vestey, comes just months after his wife Lady Vestey died suddenly. Old Etonian Lord Vestey, 79, known as ‘Spam’ to his friends, was one of … Read more
Prince Harry’s not happy, it’s been reported today. This revelation isn’t a massive surprise. The ever-surly Duke of Sussex has looked thoroughly miserable for the past few years as he’s waged furious battles against everyone from the media to his own brother and father-in-law. When Harry’s not issuing angry statements or suing people, he’s hypocritically … Read more
Earlier this week Sir Keir Starmer presented a party political broadcast beside a Union Flag, promising to ‘rebuild our country’. Can you imagine his predecessor as Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, wrapping himself in the flag? Only if it were the Palestinian one, or possibly the Irish tricolour, in homage to his long-standing apparent support for … Read more
Gin-credible! Queen launches another limited edition spirit for £40 made with roses, apples and pears from Hillsborough Castle’s Walled Garden Hillsborough Castle and Gardens is launching its own variety of gin It is Queen’s Northern Ireland residence, sitting 20 minutes away from Belfast 400 bottles have been produced of the special edition Shortcross Gin It … Read more
The Queen is leading tributes tonight to NHS hero Captain Sir Tom Moore, as the Archbishop of Canterbury said: ‘Where he walked, a nation followed.’ Queen Elizabeth sent a private message of condolence to the veteran’s family after news of death broke today. In a statement, Buckingham Palace tweeted: ‘A Buckingham Palace spokesman: ‘Her Majesty … Read more
Holey Moley’s Michelle Massey reveals her secret past as a beauty queen after being crowned Miss Queensland By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:43 GMT, 2 February 2021 | Updated: 08:48 GMT, 2 February 2021 Before appearing as a contestant on Channel Seven’s new miniature golf show, Holey Moley, Michelle Massey was a … Read more