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Remembering Elizabeth II in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, April 21, 2026
Today's quiz celebrates what would've been Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.
By Country Life Published
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Where to eat the best risotto alla Milanese in the city where it was created, you ask? An insider’s guide to Milan, for Salone del Mobile and beyond
Country Life's ultimate guide to Italy’s often-underrated city, according to people in the know.
By Ella Rose Phillips Published
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Is now the time to buy a country house? Strutt & Parker's experts join the Country Life Podcast
James Fisher is joined by Oli Custance Baker, head of Strutt & Parker’s National Country House Department, and Sarah Brown, director of Strutt & Parker’s south west region, to chat about houses.
By James Fisher Last updated
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Country Life April 22, 2026
Country Life April 22, 2026, celebrates the style of Elizabeth II, smaller country houses and the art of lawnmowing.
By Country Life Published
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What you'll find in this week's issue of Country Life — and how to subscribe or get your copy
From the style of Elizabeth II to the art of mowing the lawn, here's what you can expect to find in this week's Country Life magazine.
By Country Life Last updated
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The only thing better than a country house? A country house with a wine cellar
Julie Harding picks out five beautiful homes which tick every box — particularly for those who cherish a decent glass of wine.
By Julie Harding Published
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It’s a race to the auction house — Steve McQueen’s most storied watch is up for grabs at Sotheby's
Bidders, start your engines. The Heuer Monaco watch worn by the effortlessly cool actor in the 1971 film ‘Le Mans’ is about to go on sale.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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Name that native tree in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, April 20, 2026
Yews, oaks, willows — today's quiz is rooted in our native trees.
By Country Life Published
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When is a watch not just a watch? When it's also a piece of high jewellery
Felix Bischof selects his favourite timepieces from this year's Watches and Wonders that also double as beautifully pieces of jewellery.
By Felix Bischof Published
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An idyllic old rectory in Wiltshire that's for sale for the first time in more than 60 years
The current owners are saying goodbye having owned the place since the 1960s; and their predecessors had it in their hands from the time it was built three centuries ago.
By Penny Churchill Published
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The Titanic cruise line baron who revitalised the fortunes of an entire village sold through the pages of Country Life
Melanie Bryan tells the story of James Ismay whose countryside labour of love featured in Country Life multiple times.
By Melanie Bryan Published
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What is everyone talking about this week: No verbiage, please, we're British
What makes a good writer? Clarity is usually a good start. Yet LinkedIn users and job spec authors don't seem to have got the memo. Could AI help them? Will Hosie is doubtful.
By Will Hosie Published
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Aston Martin Valhalla: A brilliantly calibrated hypercar that won't make you deaf and won't try to kill you
Aston Martin's first production mid-engined hypercar is the most accomplished car they've ever made.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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Italian greyhounds — the smallest sighthound with the biggest following
Italian greyhounds — or ‘iggies’ — are one of the smallest dog breeds, known for their affectionate temperament, athleticism and city-friendly size.
By Florence Allen Published
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A dozen delightful properties for sale, as seen in Country Life
This week's selection of magnificent homes to come to market via the pages of Country Life includes a dream house in the Surrey Hills.
By Toby Keel Published
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‘He approached death as the next part he was going to play’: Gregory Doran on life after the death of his husband
The former artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare company set out on a worldwide search for all of Shakespeare’s first folios after his husband died four years ago. Lotte Brundle pulls up the curtain on his consuming passions.
By Lotte Brundle Published

