The Royal Family
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The Prince of Wales to guest edit Country Life in NovemberThe November 11 issue will see Prince William join a long line of royal Guest Editors and will focus on His Royal Highness’s advocacy for improving access to mental-health services in the countryside.
By Paula Minchin Published
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Hugo Vickers: 'Wallis Simpson enjoyed being the King’s friend, but in no way did she want to become his wife, or to cause a major constitutional crisis'Why everything we've been told about ‘the woman who stole the King’ is wrong, by toyal biographer Hugo Vickers.
By Hugo Vickers Published
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Justine Picardie: Fashion, spies and Elizabeth II's wardrobe, from timeless tweeds to a pair of MarigoldsJustine Picardie joins the Country Life Podcast.
By Toby Keel Published
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From the archive: Sandringham House, the Norfolk home of The Royal FamilyIn 2008, Country Life was given extraordinary access to Sandringham House — including rooms not seen by the public. John Martin Robinson told its story, with photographs by Will Pryce for Country Life.
By John Martin Robinson Last updated
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A hoover for goose droppings, a tree-planting battle with the Hilton, and a disgusting banana: Inside Buckingham Palace and its gardensThe summer tours of The King’s residence this year include two new state rooms and a peep inside his private gardens.
By Lotte Brundle Last updated
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Princess, patron and purveyor of the arts: The Princess of Wales unveils her own ‘mini display’ at V&A East StorehouseThe Princess of Wales has curated a wide-ranging display of objects, now on display at the newly opened V&A East Storehouse.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Lord Foster's design — with statues, pathways and a translucent bridge — chosen as the Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial in St James's ParkNorman Foster's design, created with the artist Yinka Shonibare and the landscape designer Michel Desvigne Paysagiste, has been chosen as the permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth II.
By Annunciata Elwes Last updated
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A new rose named after The Princess of Wales highlights our near-universal obsession with the flowerNo flower is more entwined with myth, religion, politics and the human form than the humble rose.
By Amy de la Haye Last updated
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The Ravenna Palazzo where Byron lived and loved is now a museum dedicated to his memory — and it's just been toured by Queen CamillaOn a Royal State Visit that coincided with her wedding anniversary to His Majesty King, the Queen found a moment to tour a newly reopened museum devoted to the Romantic poet.
By Carla Passino Published
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A 24-carat coin just sold for £20,000 — and the gold came from the same Welsh mine as the Royal Family's wedding ringsThe Welsh gold mine synonymous with select members of the Royal Family are auctioning off three 24-carat gold coins.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated
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His Majesty The King shares the songs ‘which have brought him joy’Grace Jones, Bob Marley and RAYE all have been give the royal seal of approval.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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The unseen Queen, the ultimate Highland train and the three-bedroom wreck for sale at £695kBy Toby Keel Published
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Queen Camilla says 'sad farewell' to her beloved Jack Russell, BethHer Majesty Queen Camilla's much-loved Jack Russell terrier Beth has died.
By Toby Keel Published
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Holyrood: Inside The King's official residence in Scotland, from throne room to the bed chamber of Mary, Queen of ScotsHolyrood — or, to give it its full title, The Palace of Holyroodhouse — is the official residence in Scotland of His Majesty King Charles III. To coincide with the publication of a new history of the palace, John Goodall offers an overview of the creation, abandonment and rebirth of this working royal residence over the past 900 years. Photographs by Paul Highnam for Country Life.
By John Goodall Published
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Dawn Chorus: Watching telly with The Queen, the one-bedroom wreck that fetched £2 million and our Quiz of the DayPlus a Paddington Bear hamper, an ancient tree and a house with a terrifying price tag — it's Friday's Dawn Chorus.
By Toby Keel Published
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You rang, your majesty? What it was like to be a servant in the Royal HouseholdTending the royal bottom might be considered one of the worst jobs in history, but a life in elite domestic service offered many opportunities for self-advancement, finds Susan Jenkins.
By Country Life Published
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When the King and Queen edited Country Life, by the editor who guided them every step of the wayPaula Lester, Country Life's Managing Editor, joins the Country Life podcast.
By Toby Keel Published
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Fit for a (very small) queen — a dolls' house with running water, electricity and working liftsQueen Mary's Dolls' House celebrates its 100th anniversary with a brand new exhibition and a reimagined display at Windsor Castle.
By Annunciata Elwes Published
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75 things you never knew about King Charles III as he celebrates his 75th birthdayOn The King’s big day, Amie Elizabeth White reveals 75 things you might not know about our monarch.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one year onA year on from the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we remember the late monarch.
By Country Life Published
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Country Life's 100-page Coronation souvenir issue: What's inside and how to order a copyOur 100-page special edition of Country Life is in the shops now.
By Country Life Published


