There are few sights on Earth’s landscapes as awe-inspiring as a volcano – active or dormant. And a new book underscores this, offering ‘a visual celebration of the most impressive, infamous and active volcanoes from all corners of the globe’. Volcano, by Robert J Ford (www.amberbooks.co.uk), takes the reader on an eye-opening photographic tour from … Read more
Christmas Eve is the most sacred day in the royal calendar, with the Queen usually gathering her family together at her Norfolk retreat, Sandringham, to exchange presents before they celebrate with a festive feast. This year, however, Her Majesty was at Windsor Castle holding a meeting with Boris Johnson. I hear the Prime Minister took … Read more
The Royal Family has shared their recipe for the Queen’s Christmas pudding, but many chefs have shared their shock that it contains beer, an ingredient traditionally used in a peasants’ version of the dish. Taking to the official Royal Family Instagram page, palace chefs shared a video making the boozy dish – which also contains … Read more
The other-worldly majesty of the Faroe Islands captured in a set of stunning drone photographs The Faroe Islands are located between Iceland and Norway – a place where sheep outnumber people These stunning images of the archipelago were taken by Brazilian Henrique Murta, who visited with his father The pictures were commended in this year’s … Read more
‘The Queen loves Flash Gordon’: Brian Blessed claims Her Majesty is a huge fan of the ’80s sci-fi classic… and watches it with her grandchildren every Christmas Brian Blessed claims the Queen watches sci-fi film Flash Gordon every Christmas The actor, aged 83, even says the cosmic romp is our monarch’s favourite film He famously booms … Read more
Inside Princess Beatrice’s wedding venue: 180-capacity All Saints chapel in Windsor Great Park that Her Majesty uses for private prayer is the royal family’s venue of choice for intimate services Princess Beatrice has tied the knot to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in Windsor today Couple married at the All Saints Chapel at the Royal Lodge in … Read more
Skiing aside, there are myriad reasons to visit the Alps – not least that it is arguably one of the most picturesque environments on Earth. As this stunning portfolio of pictures shows. Our collection will transport you across the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe. One that stretches approximately … Read more
The Queen is ‘in her bubble’ in her private apartments at Windsor Castle as only 12 members of staff wait on her during lockdown. Queen Elizabeth, 94, has been isolating with Prince Phillip, 98, since March 19 – despite her husband usually preferring to spend his time at Wood Farm on their Sandringham estate in … Read more