Enthroning harmony

Geraint Richards , head forester to the Duchy of Cornwall and to His Majesty the King, discusses with Charlotte Reather his work on the estate, seeing woodlands as orchestras and the need for a culture of biosecurity in the UK

Edward VII swept away the cobwebs of mid-Victorian style, Queen Mary had passion for all things small and the Queen Mother bought rather avant-garde art. In a forthcoming talk, Tim Knox, director of the Royal Collection, charts a century of regal taste

Initiatives honouring horticultural history, while reversing the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss, is an ongoing focus for heritage sites across Britain. Earlier this year, for example,

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Cultural Crusader

The summer has seen the publication of a wealth of new architectural books. John Goodall offers a round-up of some recent titles that have caught his eye