Seven superb pictures of the Royal Family by the Royal Photographer of the Year
Jane Barlow of the Press Association was named Royal Photographer of the Year on Monday night. Here's a selection of some of her finest pictures of the Royal Family.


20 rare and wonderful pictures of The Queen and Prince Philip
With Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh both now having passed away, we take a look back
HRH The Prince of Wales: Why we must save our trees
In his birthday message to the countryside, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales urges us all to work together
Prince Philip: A tribute in words and pictures
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9, 2021, at the age of 99. Here, Country Life
Credit: John Paul Photography / Courtesy of Clarence House
HRH The Prince of Wales: Why we must save the countryside's soul
In his regular birthday message to the countryside, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales stresses the need for balance
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An utterly charming island home in Scotland with gardens so beautiful they made the cover of Country Life
An Cala on the Isle of Seil has a fascinating history that is only enhanced by its amazing setting.
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The legacy od Dad's Army
Kate Green takes a look at Dad’s Army, the iconic BBC sitcom written by David Croft and Jimmy Perry.
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Ineos Grenadier: What price nostalgia?
Ineos's Grenadier is a rugged off-roader with a simple job — to go anywhere. Its simplicity and singular purpose is the foundation of its success.
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This obscure and unloved picture that turned out to be Turner's first oil painting — and it's about to sell for 500 times what it last cost
JMW Turner's 'The Rising Squall, Hot Wells, from St Vincent’s Rock, Bristol' was lost and forgotten for years — but now it's been rediscovered, and is going under the hammer in July.
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Fields and fashion: why luxury loves the British countryside
From Perthshire to Paris, 'Anglomania' is taking over high fashion. Amie Elizabeth White tells us why
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What was Andy Warhol really like? The Newlands House Gallery exhibition shows the artist like never before
The exhibition, in Petworth, West Sussex, shows the many layers behind the artist's public persona.
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The world’s most iconic handbag could be on your arm
40 years after its conception, the original Hermès ‘Birkin’ bag, owned by the OG It Girl Jane Birkin, is going up for auction with Sotheby’s on July 10.
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Sparkling diamonds: Nancy Astor and Ann Fleming’s jewellery is up for auction
Astor’s Cartier tiara will be sold by Bonhams, while the accessories of the wife of the James Bond author go up for auction with Dreweatts.
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'More of a family member than a car': 50 years of the Volkswagen Polo
Half a century? That’s a milestone for humans, never mind cars, so join us as we raise the bunting, stuff our faces with cake, and cheer for one of our favourite little memory makers.
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A five minute guide to the new V&A East Storehouse’s treasures
Samurai swords and 350,000 books are just some of the curios in the new Victoria & Albert storehouse in Stratford, London, which is now open to the public.