Queen ‘is left furious after staff revolt at Sandringham means she could be forced spend first Christmas at Windsor Castle in 33 years’ Backroom staff at Sandringham were asked to support Queen over Christmas But workers rebelled against plans to isolate them from loved ones for a month Insiders say Queen is ‘furious’ she could … Read more
Usually it is the most poignant of departures, but there will be no such wrench when the Queen leaves Balmoral later this month. Her stay in Scotland has been all too brief and stripped of many of the pleasures that make summer days on Royal Deeside so memorable. Unable to welcome friends and family to stay … Read more
The Queen and Prince Philip will cut their Scottish summer holiday short and leave Balmoral next week to spend time ‘privately’ at Sandringham, Buckingham Palace announces Queen, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, will leave Balmoral for Sandringham Couple arrived at Scottish estate in August and have enjoyed visits from family They typically remain … Read more
Any actress called upon to recreate the magic of Princess Diana has a tough job. The list of those who have tried is long — from the royally connected Catherine Oxenberg and naval officer’s daughter Serena Scott Thomas to Spooks star Genevieve O’Reilly. Most recently it was the turn of Australian-born Naomi Watts who, in … Read more
A stunning home just a 20-minute drive from the Queen’s Sandringham estate has gone on the market for £3.95million. Appletree House, in the coastal village of Brancaster, boasts its own tennis court, heated swimming pool and two cottages for guests. Built and landscaped in the 1920s, Appletree House keeps much of the style and character … Read more
Queen upsets locals at Sandringham estate by building half-mile ‘eyesore’ kerb to stop cars parking on roadside The Queen, 94, had the 1,000-metre kerb erected at the royal estate in Norfolk The foot-high mound has prevented visitors from parking along the grass verge The earth bank was started last autumn and is near St Mary … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Join David Starkey at the Queen’s country retreat – indulge in a tour of Sandringham with the brilliant historian and enjoy scenic trips by rail and paddle steamer By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:02 BST, 23 November 2019 | Updated: 10:53 BST, 16 May 2020 Norfolk is one … Read more
There’s been a 20% spike in older drivers giving up their licences since Prince Philip surrendered his own at the age of 97 after Sandringham crash Some 8,014 motorists over the age of 70 gave up their driving licences last year That’s up from 6,612 in 2018, DVLA records showed – an increase of 21% Retirement … Read more