heritage News

Will Kate Middleton opt for gas and heir?

Kate Middleton must be getting hot and bothered as she awaits the arrival of her new royal baby, which is now 2 days late. Odds are on there way up for an announcement later today as speculation grows that there could be a birth later this evening. (15 July 2013)

Hospital parking bays reserved for Kate Middleton

As the impending birth of the new royal baby grows closer, the parking bays at the front of St Mary's Hospital in London have been reserved. The parking ban has been imposed for the sudden arrival of the future Heir.

Vulcan flying life extension to go ahead

The world's last flying Avro Vulcan, one of the UK's most popular heritage aircraft, is to receive a vital airframe modification that will help to keep her airworthy until the end of 2015.

Record ticket sales at Shropshire air show

Organisers of the RAF Cosford 75th Anniversary Air Show have announced that pre-show ticket sales have already broken previous years records.

Pregnant Kate Middleton glows in nude dress

Kate Middleton looked beautiful in a nude dress during the Queen's Coronation 60th anniversary this week. The Duchess, who is due to give birth next month wore a lace dress with a Jane Taylor hat and matching Jenny Packman coat.

Princes William and Harry try the Harlem Shake

Prince William and Prince Harry joined friends at a stag do on Saturday night and tried ou the new dance craze the Harlem Shake after drinking several large cocktails.

Duke and Duchess visit Potter Studios

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have officially opened the film studio complex where the Harry Potter film series was produced.

Bets on for Kate Middleton's baby due in 9 weeks

With the royal baby due in just nine weeks, the UK has gone betting mad as people have been betting on the sex, name and according to Entertainmentwise.com the colour of the baby's hair. Although Prince Harry knows at least one secret.

The Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher dies aged 87

Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died this morning following a stroke. The 87 year old Baroness died peacefully following a stroke this morning. Her daughter Carol and son Mark announced the news this morning.

Princess Di's gay disguise

Fun loving Princess Diana was smuggled in to a gay bar with Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett dressed as a man. The Sun reported that the Princess had dressed in camp gear and was delighted that she wasn't recognised.

Princess Diana's dresses to go on sale

Ten of Princess Diana's iconic dresses, estimated to fetch up to £830,000, will go up for auction in London. The dresses that were last seen in a New York auction in 1997 two months before she died will be raising money for charity.

William helps Kate out of a grate

Prince William jumps to his pregnant wife's assistance after Kate Middleton get her heal caught in grate during the St Patrick's Day Parade event in Aldershot, Hampshire. The 31 year-old royal mum-to-be just kept on smiling.

Zara Phillips refused entry at Cheltenham

The Queen's granddaughter was blocked from crossing the parade ring after a race at Cheltenham yesterday, whilst her Rugby playing husband Mike Tindale looked on and laughed at his wife whilst she was seen arguing with the bouncer.

Welsh Dragon travels to China in search of Dragon

China has long been famous for its dragons, but it will learn something of the history of the Welsh dragon over the next few months.

Ancient trees used for sculpture at Westonbirt

Hundreds of branches from a 2,000 year old Lime tree that has been 'cut back to stumps' are to be used in a 15m-tall (49ft) tree installation.

Queen Elizabeth is admitted to hospital

The Queen was admitted to hospital yesterday suffering with gastroenteritis. The 86 year old Monarch who has been suffering from the stomach bug since Friday, was taken to the King Edward VII hospital in London yesterday as a precautionary measure.

PM defends Kate Middleton on outrageous comments

Outrageous comments about the Duchess of Cambridge from top novelist Hilary Mantel has sparked media fury. The author called Kate Middleton, 'painfully thin', a 'jointed doll on which certain rags are hung' and a 'shop window mannequin'.

ITV apologises for showing Chi mag cover

After BritEvents.com reported earlier today of bikini-clad photos of the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge published in Chi magazine, ITV's This Morning mistakenly broadcast the front page of the magazine to millions of their viewers.

Margaret Thatchers statue snubbed by home town

Margaret Thatcher's marble statue which was, famously decapitated by a cricket bat, has caused a stir when the people of Grantham have claimed that it would be a 'dubious honour' to put it back on display.

Richard III discovered in Leicester car park

Legend had always told that King Richard's body was hurled into a river after a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485...it seems that this was not the case!

Betting site offer bets on Kate & Will's offspring

A betting company has offered a Royal baby sweepstake. The royal sweepstake run by firebox.com is asking for friends, social clubs or work colleagues to get together to wager on the weight, date, name and sex of the unborn royal.

Kate Middleton keeps fit during pregnancy

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton is set on keeping her sporty figure during her pregnancy by walking her dog and a source has told NOW magazine that the Duchess has taken up Pilates.

William and Kate are not expecting twins

St. James's Palace have confirmed today that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are NOT expecting twins and that the royal baby will be due in July. It is not expected that the Duchess, who has been suffering with acute morning sickness will return to Public duty very soon.

William and kate's baby to be a Princess

The Queen has confirmed that the should The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby be a girl, then she will get the title of Princess. What a lovely present for Kate for her 31st Birthday which was yesterday (9 January).

Kate's parents cashing in on royal pregnancy?

The parents of Kate Middleton the Duchess of Cambridge have been accused of cashing in on their daughters royal pregnancy news to boost sales for their mail-order business Party Pieces.

Kate Middleton returns Kim Kardashian clothes

The Duchess of Cambridge has received a package from the Kardashian sisters, which contained clothes that Kim, Khloe and Kourtney have designed for their new Dorothy Perkins range. The package was not accepted by the Duchess and returned to the reality TV sisters.

The Queen's speech 2012 will be in 3D format

Embracing technology The Queen ends her Diamond Jubilee year by recording her Christmas Day Speech in 3D for the first time ever. The speech that will be broadcast on Christmas Day at 3pm will also be available to viewers in standard and high definition during the speech.

Kate Middleton looking great in green

The Duchess of Cambridge looked well and happy when she presented the Sports Personality of the Year award last night to cycling ace Bradley Wiggins. Dressed head to toe in a stunning green dress, this was her first public appearance since leaving hospital.

Breaking News: Kate Middleton is pregnant

After weeks of speculation, it has been confirmed this afternoon that The Duchess of Cambridge is indeed expecting her first child. However the Duchess has been taken into hospital in London with acute morning sickness.

Kate Middleton attends a local antiques fair

The Duchess of Cambridge attends a local antiques fair in North Wales and proves that she's thrifty by haggling with a stall holder over a pair of tasteful Imari vases that she knew would look perfect in her Anglesey home.

Kate Middleton: Plans to announce pregnancy

New reports out today have claimed that a close friend of Kate Middleton and Prince William has said that the royal couple will be announcing in December that they are expecting a baby. But The Palace have refused to comment on the rumours.

William and Kate to attend Military Tornament

It has been confirmed today that Prince William and Kate Middleton Duchess of Cambridge will be supporting the armed forces by attending this years British Military Tournament at Earls Court in London on 8 and 9 December.

Griff Rhys Jones four day tour of Yorkshire

Star of Not The Nine O'clock News, Alas Smith and Jones and more recently BBC 2's Three Men In A Boat, Griff Rhys Jones will be embarking on a four day tour in Yorkshire starting tonight at The Milton Rooms in Malton, Yorkshire.

Hollywood costumes at the V&A

The V&A museum in London is offering its visitors a once in a lifetime opportunity, between now and 27th January 2013, to see over 100 iconic costumes from films throughout history.

Kate's 'topless' photographer to be arrested

The paparazzi photographer who took topless and bottomless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge whilst she holidayed with her husband Prince William in France earlier this year, is reportedly to be arrested by French Police.

No show from Kate at Pippa's book launch

Kate Middleton was noticeably missing at the launch of her sister Pippa's new party planning book 'Celebrate'. Pippa, who had no fewer than four different outfits for the launch, confessed it was due to her royal connections that her book had been released.

Parliament Week events to run across Britain

Parliament week is a national initiative which aims to involve and engage people across the country in understanding not just the history of UK parliament, but also its relevance to us in today's world.

Pippa Middleton warned over new book

A new book from Kate Middleton's sister Pippa titled 'Celebrate' could cause major problems for the Royal family.

More naked pics of Kate published

A Dutch magazine has taken the decision to publish a 16 page special of bottomless pictures of Duchess of Cambridge.

Shakespeare's Curtain Theatre found

The remains of the Curtain Theatre, which opened in 1577, have been discovered behind a pub in Shoreditch during regeneration works.

Kate & Will make life changing decision

Prince William is to decide whether to pursue a career in the RAF or follow a full time royal public role.

Cavalry Helmet shown at RA exhibition

The Crosby Garrett Helmet, named after the village near where it was found, is to feature as part of a Royal Academy show called 'Bronze'.

Tax breaks to keep TV drama British

Big budget TV dramas including Downton Abbey could be offered 25% tax breaks for filming in the UK, the chancellor is expected to announce in his Budget.

Kate and William start legal proceedings

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are beginning a criminal complaint over topless photos of Kate Middleton are seen in the French magazine Closer.

Will and Kate hope for two babies

During their second day in Singapore Prince William was asked how many children he wanted, to which the Prince replied 'two'.

A stunning Kate at Paralympics opening

The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William joined The Queen for the stunning opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics last night.

Prince Harry displays his crown jewels

Prince Harry flew back to the UK amid a media storm surrounding nude pictures of him partying naked with a bunch of random nude girls in a Las Vegas hotel room.

Kate and Will to watch Zara in Olympics

During a busy few weeks supporting Team GB the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will also be watching Prince William's cousin Zara Phillips compete in the equestrian events.

Kate Middleton's disturbing mag images

In a disturbing image on the front cover of the South African issue of Marie Claire the Duchess of Cambridge is seen posing in South African designer clothes.

Fury over Kate Middleton's bikini pics

Aussie magazine Woman's Day has published a front page picture of Kate Middleton wearing a bikini whilst on her honeymoon last year.