Almost 15 years ago, the now Prince and Princess of Wales made an announcement that would change the course of their lives – and the monarchy’s – for many years to come. On 16 November 2010, the news

I enjoyed reading the interesting article by Caitlin Ellis on the rivals for the throne in 1066 (October). In particular, it was fascinating to read about Edgar Ætheling’s claim, which was surely the

In March 1457, a short, slight widow left Pembroke Castle to embark on a 100-mile journey across territories stalked by civil war and pestilence. Her husband had died only four months earlier, carried

After an eventful three decades on TV news, broadcaster Sally Magnusson is refocusing her efforts on her literary endeavours

By the early years of the 21st century, it was easy to forget Sir David Frost had ever been anything other than a pillar of the establishment. He was regularly on TV either interviewing politicians on

Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders Rory Stewart (Jonathan ...