Churchill: Channel 5 documentary says Winston’s need to prove himself to father drove his ambition

He was the wartime Prime Minister regarded by many to be the greatest Briton who ever lived. Sir Winston Churchill’s leadership during the fight against Nazi Germany was symbolised by the indomitable spirit he championed in his numerous speeches to the British public. Now, a new documentary sheds light on how the ambition and drive … Read more

Did Churchill pimp out his son’s wife to rich Americans to help Britain?

Pamela Churchill is pictured above. Churchill’s son Randolph erupted into a rage, accusing him of having encouraged his wife Pamela’s seduction of important American men during the war The salon in the boat was full of gold and silver ashtrays in the form of seashells, gold taps made in the shape of dolphins, and a 2,000-year-old … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: War hero Monty’s family sells Winston Churchill oil painting for £1.55m 

Between them they forged the alliance which saw Britain through her darkest hours. But the bond between Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery now appears to count for little. For, in a move which has startled acquaintances, Monty’s family has disposed of an oil painting by Churchill which he gave to his greatest wartime … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: War hero Monty’s family sells Winston Churchill oil painting for £1.55m 

Between them they forged the alliance which saw Britain through her darkest hours. But the bond between Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery now appears to count for little. For, in a move which has startled acquaintances, Monty’s family has disposed of an oil painting by Churchill which he gave to his greatest wartime … Read more

Peaky Blinders’ Cillian Murphy catches up with Winston Churchill actor Neil Maskell on set

Peaky Blinders’ Cillian Murphy catches up with Winston Churchill actor Neil Maskell during a filming break on the set of series six in Liverpool By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 19:29 GMT, 11 March 2021 | Updated: 19:29 GMT, 11 March 2021 Cillian Murphy was seen catching up with actor Neil Maskell during a filming … Read more

‘I still don’t believe Meghan’: Piers Morgan tweets defiant Churchill message

Meghan Markle formally complained to ITV about Piers Morgan hours before the Good Morning Britain co-host quit – but denies it was fuelled by the journalist’s claims she was lying about being suicidal and the Royal Family being racist, it was revealed today.   The Duchess of Sussex claims she was not upset that Mr Morgan … Read more

Winston Churchill cigar box expected to fetch £10,000 at auction

Light them on the beaches? Winston Churchill cigar box is expected to fetch £10,000 at auction after being discovered during a valuation Cigar case with Churchill’s name stamped on the lid listed for £10,000 at auction Case contains a mother of penknife and cigars gifted from Cuba and Denmark Auctioneer spotted the art deco rosewood … Read more

Winston Churchill artwork is sold for £8m by Angelina Jolie

Actress Angelina Jolie has sold a Moroccan landscape painting by British premier Winston Churchill for more than £8million, smashing the previous record for one of the World War Two leader’s artworks.   The painting, which is called ‘Tower of the Koutoubia Mosque’, sold at London auction house Christie’s for a staggering £8.3million.  It was completed after … Read more

Cambridge University’s Churchill college should give up its name, says grandson Sir Nicholas Soames 

Cambridge University’s Churchill college should give up its name if it keeps ‘smearing’ him says his grandson Sir Nicholas Soames after college called wartime PM called him the ‘perfect embodiment’ of ‘white supremacist philosophy’ College held an event called The Racial Consequences of Churchill amid others Wartime leader’s grandson Sir Nicholas Soames says it should give … Read more

The hopes & heartaches of the Churchill girls 

Winston’s daughters Diana, Sarah and Mary witnessed some of history’s most defining moments, says Rachel Trethewey. Yet surprisingly little was known about their own passions, tragedies and achievements… until now    When 33-year-old Winston Churchill married Clementine Hozier on 12 September 1908, it was the most important political marriage of the decade. They both believed Winston … Read more