Find out more here about some of the pieces this week:
BEST OF BRITISH: Julie Harding introduces 66 top British businesses, as chosen by the Country Life team.
MASTERPIECES: In the first of a new series, Jack Watkins considers the enduring genius of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP: Carla Carlisle reflects on the gifts Britain gave to America.
THE QUEEN'S CHILDHOOD: Filled with love, The Queen’s childhood lacked one thing: privacy, says Matthew Dennison.
ART OF REVIVAL: Jeremy Musson examines the history of the superb collections at Elton Hall.
MY FAVOURITE PAINTING: Tatiana Fokina’s favourite painting.
A VERY BRITISH SAFARI: Why go abroad to see exotic animals? Kate Green suggests wildlife to glimpse at home and products to make it easier.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE: Simon Jenkins on opening the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
HOLCOMBE COURT: Tiffany Daneff admires the ethos of a garden in Devon.
CRABS: Tom Parker Bowles on the cracking crustaceans.
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Merlins: Britain's smallest bird of prey is a 'swerving, zigzagging, 240mph weighted missile' that's gutsy enough to chase off a golden eagleSize doesn’t matter when it comes to the fighting spirit of the tiny merlin, a fierce parent and favoured hunting accessory of Mary, Queen of Scots.
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The greatest moment in the life of Jessie Owens: Country Life Quiz of the Day, June 13, 2025Breathtaking athleticism and Shakespeare's birthday are among the questions in the final quiz of the week.
