Country life

An ocean of prejudice met the American heiresses who came to Britain at the dawn of the 20th century, but there was more to them than their wealth. Some earned their own titles, one flew helicopters and another made history as Britain’s first female MP

PAPA! Papa, come on!” Small fingers pull at Will’s hand. He looks down at his four-year-old daughter. She is heading towards the cottage, intent on getting home to her mother. “Go ahead, Mercy,” Will

The rebellious charm and cruelty of a high-society mischief maker

A hidden secret proved to Annie that bravery came in many forms

Mary was as good as any lad – and she was going to prove it

Family has never been more important to the Middletons than over the past 12 months as they’ve rallied to support the Princess of Wales after her cancer diagnosis. Kate, 43, emphasised a message of “r