King Charles III

As Prince of Wales, Charles has been preparing for this moment for most of his life, under the tutelage and guidance of his late mother, Elizabeth II. He will be recorded in history as the longest ever heir apparent, and the oldest to ever accede to the British throne at the age of 73.

Charles Philip Arthur George was born on 14th November 1948, during the reign of his grandfather King George VI. After the death of the King in 1952, his mother Elizabeth became Queen and Charles became heir to the throne at just three years old.

Charles was educated at Cheam and Gordonstoun schools, in the footsteps of his father Philip. He was the first heir apparent to attend school rather than receive private tuition. His time at Gordonstoun was hard, he referred to it as “Colditz in kilts” but later reflected, “…it taught me to accept challenges and take the initiative.” He left in 1967 with six O levels and two A levels in French and History.

Charles went on to read Archaeology and Anthropology at Trinity College, Cambridge. He switched to study History and finally gained a 2:2 Bachelor of Arts in 1970. Numerous extracurricular activities included playing cello in the orchestra, attending an archaeological dig in Jersey and playing polo against Oxford. After gaining the title ‘Prince of Wales’ his formal investiture took place in 1969 at the age of twenty-one. Charles spent a term at the University College of Wales, in Aberystwyth, in order to study the Welsh language and history. In 1975, Cambridge University awarded him a Master of Arts, this was an academic rank more than a postgraduate qualification.

After university, Charles joined the Royal Air Force and trained as a jet pilot. In the Royal Navy he qualified as a helicopter pilot and served on the naval destroyer HMS Norfolk. At the end of his naval career, he took command of the ton-class minesweeper HMS Bronington. Charles also endured parachute training in 1978, after he was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the Parachute Regiment.

The Prince’s Trust was founded in 1976 with the £7,500 severance pay from the Navy. Since then, Charles has established sixteen more charities which raise over £100 million annually. As Prince of Wales, he has been an active patron, president or member of over four hundred charitable trusts and foundations.

In the 1970s, Prince Charles was considered one of the most eligible bachelors in the world, but in 1981 he married Lady Diana Spencer. They had two sons, William born in 1982 and Harry in 1984. The couple divorced in 1996, and Diana was tragically killed in a car accident a year later.

In 2005, Charles married Camilla Parker-Bowles. The official title of Princess of Wales was never publicly used, due to its close association with Charles’ first wife. Instead, Camilla used the title Duchess of Cornwall. The Duchy of Cornwall Estate was established by Edward III in 1337 for the heir to the throne. As Duke of Cornwall, the 53,000 hectare estate provides a private income to fund public, charitable and private activities, effectively making the heir financially independent. The estate generates around £24 million a year, and since 1993, the Prince of Wales has voluntarily paid tax on his income from the Duchy. As Duke of Cornwall, Charles has used this enterprise to demonstrate his personal passions and implemented organic farming, receiving numerous awards for his efforts. The estate passed to Prince William when he inherited the title last year.

Poundbury is a significant part of the Duchy’s Estate. This experimental community is on the edge of Dorchester in Dorset, created as an urban extension of the town and designed to incorporate traditional architecture and affordable housing. This was a major project for Charles, demonstrating his passion for architecture and his understanding of the complex needs of a community. Construction began in 1993 and will be completed by 2026. Poundbury is currently home to approximately 3,800 people and provides jobs for 2,300 in a range of over 200 businesses. Many of the founding principles have been incorporated into the Government’s Planning Policy.

On 8th September 2022, Queen Elizabeth passed away peacefully and King Charles III became the new monarch. Tradition demands a coronation, and plans have been laid out for many years, under the codename ‘Operation Golden Orb’. The King will host a smaller and less expensive event than previous coronations. It’s thought that the service will include different faiths and communities and reflect the change in British society since the last coronation in 1953. The Church of England ceremony will be broadcast internationally, and requires an oath and anointment, delivery of the orb and enthronement. The coronation of King Charles III and Camilla takes place in Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023. Long live the King!

If you often find yourself feeling sluggish and lethargic, even after a full night’s sleep, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are plenty of healthy actions you can take to boost your energy levels that don’t just involve getting more sleep – although that’s a good place to start. If you’re tired of feeling tired, try out these five tips for boosting your energy levels.

Stress uses up a lot of mental energy and has also been linked to other mental and physical health problems.

While in many cases it’s not possible to remove certain stressors from our lives altogether, there are things that can help. Take some time for yourself, lose yourself in a book or go for a walk outside. You could also try mindfulness or meditation techniques, which are often used to reduce feelings of anxiety.

Move more

It might sound counterintuitive, but research has proven that regular exercise can fight feelings of fatigue, increase energy levels and help you sleep better at night. To top it off, physical activity also triggers the release of ‘happy hormones’ dopamine and serotonin, boosting your mood long after you’ve finished your workout.

If you’re not keen on exercise, start small by going for a walk on your lunch break, taking the stairs instead of the lift, or walking to work or school instead of driving.

Stay hydrated

Water can have a huge effect on your body’s brain function, mood, energy levels – and more – so it’s important to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Particularly as you age, the sensation of thirst decreases.

We are what we eat, so an unhealthy diet will always be a huge contributing factor to feelings of fatigue.

When you feel tired, it’s tempting to fill up on sugary foods for a much-needed energy boost. However, although sweet snacks can combat feelings of tiredness in the short term, the effects wear off quickly and can actually leave you feeling more tired than before.

This is because high-sugar foods cause a sharp spike in blood sugar levels, followed by a crash as the body releases a large amount of insulin to transport sugar from the bloodstream to the cells. If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar crash, try snacking on fresh berries and ‘no sugar’ drinks.

Caffeine is another culprit. While it increases alertness in the short term, it can also cause sleep problems when consumed in large amounts. Cut out caffeine completely for a month to see if you feel more energised without it.

No matter how nutritious your diet may be, there’s a chance that your body could still be lacking certain nutrients. For example, being deficient in vitamin B12, a vitamin only found in animal products, has been known to cause feelings of fatigue.

If you’re unsure which supplements you need, talk to your doctor to find out if you’re deficient in any key nutrients.

This light walnut sponge filled with strawberries and cream is often served on the Continent as a pudding, but it also makes the perfect afternoon teatime treat.

Serves 8

Preparation time 30 minutes

Cooking time 40-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs

• 100g caster sugar

• 75g self-raising flour

• 50g walnuts, finely chopped

For the filling and topping

• 300ml pouring double cream, whipped

• 450g strawberries, roughly chopped, plus extra kept whole for decoration

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / fan 160°C / gas mark 4. Grease a deep 20cm round cake tin, then line the base with non-stick baking paper.

2. Measure the eggs and sugar into a large bowl and beat until the mixture is thick and mousse-like, and leaves a trail when the whisk is lifted out of the mixture. Sift the flour onto the mixture and lightly fold in along with the chopped walnuts.

3. Turn into the prepared cake tin and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until well-risen and the top of the cake springs back when lightly pressed with a finger. Leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes then turn out, peel off the baking paper and finish cooling on a wire rack.

4. When cold, cut the cake into three horizontally using a serrated or bread knife, then sandwich the slices together with a good amount of whipped cream and strawberries. Spread the remaining cream over the top and the sides of the cake, and decorate with the reserved strawberries heaped on top.

Weddings have changed drastically over the last few decades, with each year bringing with it a brand new set of trends. In the past, almost every aspect of a wedding would be rooted in age-old traditions; nowadays, however, more and more couples are tying the knot in a way that reflects their individual taste and personality. With the wedding season now upon us, let’s take a look at how wedding traditions have changed over the last few decades.

In the 70s and 80s, the trendiest wedding dresses featured high necklines, puffy sleeves and a long train to match. In the twenty-first century, it’s a completely different story. Strapless, backless, lace, mermaid-style, mid-length and everything in between – the options are endless. Who says you have to wear one dress, anyway? Many brides now don a more traditional gown for the ceremony before changing into a ‘party’ dress for the reception.

Traditionally, the etiquette for a marriage proposal was to ask for the bride’s father’s permission before tying the knot. Today, many couples forgo this prenuptial step due to its outdated notion that the bride is a possession to be ‘handed over’ from one guardian to the next.

Weddings have always been lavish affairs, but since the industry’s exponential boom over the last decade, prices have only been rising. Today, the average cost of a wedding in the UK is £18,400, but it’s not uncommon for couples to spend over £30,000 on their special day. It used to be customary for the bride’s parents to pay, but nowadays it’s not unusual for the couple themselves to cover the costs

Traditionally, it was standard practice for the father to accompany the bride down the aisle before ‘giving her away’. Today, however, more and more brides choose to make the journey on their own. Wedding vows have changed too; most couples ditch the promise to ‘obey’ their new spouse, and even write their own personalised vows.

Tiered wedding cakes have always been a staple at wedding breakfasts. Nowadays, anything from cupcakes and doughnuts to ice cream are used as alternatives to the main event.

Showering newlyweds in rice after their big day was a tradition for centuries, signalling fertility and good fortune. Instead of the grain, couples now encourage guests to use everything from confetti and rose petals to glitter and sparklers to mark their transition into married life.

Honeymoons date back to the early nineteenth century, but they’ve changed quite a bit over the last few decades. As international travel became easier, many couples began splashing out on exotic locations in the late 60s and early 70s, but the all-inclusive honeymoon package didn’t take off until the 90s.

Now, thanks to the boom of social media, honeymoons are bigger and bolder than ever. Lots of couples plan a ‘mini-moon’ straight after the wedding, and a longer trip later in the year, giving them time to save for their ‘honeymoon of a lifetime’.

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Built in 1840, Glenmore House is a fine example of late Georgian architecture situated in the exclusive Surbiton conservation area adjacent to Claremont Gardens; a landscaped park providing the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs.

Glenmore example situated in Surbiton

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Built in 1840, Glenmore House is a fine example of late Georgian architecture situated in the exclusive Surbiton conservation area a landscaped park providing the perfect backdrop for an ideal setting for your wedding ceremony with elegant 16th century reclaimed cathedral glass windows adding to the sense of occasion. value for money, setting us apart from the majority of extortionately priced wedding venues.

Impressive double gates open on to Glenmore’s free, private car park which can safely accommodate up to 110 cars. Every wedding we host is unique and our experienced, dedicated Wedding Co-ordinators ensure that your special day is one that you will remember forever. Glenmore House is licenced for civil ceremonies and can accommodate wedding parties from 25 to 140 guests.

Impressive double gates open on to Glenmore’s free, private car park which can safely accommodate up to 110 cars.

Built in 1840, Glenmore House is a fine example of late Georgian architecture situated in the exclusive Surbiton conservation area adjacent to Claremont Gardens; a landscaped park providing the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs.

Every wedding we host is unique and our experienced, dedicated Wedding Co-ordinators ensure that your special day is one that you will remember forever. Glenmore House is licenced for civil ceremonies and can accommodate wedding parties from 25 to 140 guests.

Every wedding we host is unique and our experienced, dedicated Wedding Co-ordinators ensure that your special day is one that you will remember forever. Glenmore House is licenced for civil ceremonies and can accommodate wedding parties from 25 to 140 guests.

Recently refurbished, all our rooms complement each other perfectly. Our light and airy Tudor Rooms offer an ideal setting for your wedding ceremony with elegant 16th century reclaimed cathedral glass windows adding to the sense of occasion.

Recently refurbished, all our rooms complement each other perfectly. Our light and airy Tudor Rooms offer

Recently refurbished, all our rooms complement each other perfectly. Our light and airy Tudor Rooms offer an ideal setting for your wedding ceremony with elegant 16th century reclaimed cathedral glass windows, adding to the sense of occasion.

Impressive double gates open on to Glenmore’s free, private car park which can safely accommodate up to 110 cars. Every wedding we host is unique and our experienced, dedicated Wedding Co-ordinators ensure that your special day is one that you will remember forever. Glenmore House is licenced for civil ceremonies and can accommodate wedding parties from 25 to 140 guests. Recently refurbished, all our rooms complement each other perfectly. Our light and airy Tudor Rooms offer an ideal setting for your wedding ceremony with elegant 16th century reclaimed cathedral glass windows adding to the sense of occasion.

Our fabulous Elizabethan Suite comprises of a magnificent double height ballroom featuring sparkling chandeliers, minstrel galleries and a sprung dance floor, adjoined by an exclusive, contemporary bar area.

Our fabulous Elizabethan Suite comprises of a magnificent double height ballroom, featuring sparkling chandeliers, minstrel galleries and a sprung dance floor, adjoined by an exclusive, contemporary bar area.

With a very competitive room hire charge of just £300 for the private use of our Elizabethan Suite and a £200 hire fee for the use of our beautiful civil ceremony room, Glenmore House represents outstanding value for money, setting us apart from the majority of extortionately priced wedding venues.

With a very competitive room hire charge of just £450 for the private use of our Elizabethan Suite, and a £350 hire fee for the use of our beautiful civil ceremony room, Glenmore House represents outstanding value for money, setting us apart from the majority of extortionately priced wedding venues.

Our fabulous Elizabethan Suite comprises of a magnificent double height ballroom featuring sparkling chandeliers, minstrel galleries and a sprung dance floor, adjoined by an exclusive, contemporary bar area. With a very competitive room hire charge of just £300 for the private use of our Elizabethan Suite and a £200 hire fee for the use of our beautiful civil ceremony room, Glenmore House represents outstanding

Our fabulous Elizabethan Suite comprises of a magnificent double height ballroom featuring sparkling chandeliers, minstrel galleries and a sprung dance floor, adjoined by an exclusive, contemporary bar area. With a very competitive room hire charge of just £300 for the private use of our Elizabethan Suite and a £200 hire fee for the use of our beautiful civil ceremony room, Glenmore House represents outstanding

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Your choice of wedding breakfast is prepared in-house by our brigade of award-winning chefs, who can boast culinary experience in some of the UK’s finest establishments including the Fat Duck in Bray. Our delicious food is created for you using the highest quality, fresh ingredients.

Your choice of wedding breakfast is prepared in-house by our brigade of award-winning chefs, who can boast culinary experience in some of the UK’s finest establishments, including the Fat Duck in Bray. Our delicious food is created for you using the highest quality, fresh ingredients.

We have acquired an enviable reputation for gourmet cuisine second to none, offering superb value for money with no compromise on quality.

Your choice of wedding breakfast is prepared in-house by our brigade of award-winning chefs, who can boast culinary experience in some of the UK’s finest establishments including the Fat Duck in Bray. Our delicious food is created for you using the highest quality, fresh ingredients. We have acquired an enviable reputation for gourmet cuisine second to none, offering superb value for money with no compromise on quality.

Your choice of wedding breakfast is prepared in-house by our brigade of award-winning chefs, who can boast culinary experience in some of the UK’s finest establishments including the Fat Duck in Bray. Our delicious food is created for you using the highest quality, fresh ingredients. We have acquired an enviable reputation for gourmet cuisine second to none, offering superb value for money with no compromise on quality.

We have acquired an enviable reputation for gourmet cuisine second to none, offering superb value for money with no compromise on quality.

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Looking for a refresh in your bedroom?

Try our ideas to create a room that perfectly reflects your individual style. If your bedroom is uncoordinated, dated or lacklustre, now’s the time to make some changes that make all the difference, helping create your own relaxing and cosy retreat. Look at the biggest surfaces

The largest areas in any room are the walls, the floor and the ceiling. In a small bedroom there may not be much visible floor area but there will be space for a small bedside rug or two, or you might consider changing the carpet or removing it entirely, then stripping or painting the floorboards. If you do, add a large, thick rug for a feeling of warmth and cosiness. Walls may be a neutral backdrop but think about adding pattern or texture. Bold paint colours combined with eyecatching wallpaper are very on-trend right now. On the ceiling, you could continue the wall colour (even the wallpaper), choose a contrasting shade or even opt for a mosaic or gold leaf. Ensure the lighting is right

A good lighting scheme should include functional, decorative and ambient lighting, with a variety of types of light sources, from ceiling pendants or inset spotlights to floor and wall fittings, at differing heights and spread out around the room. Consider replacing any outdated shades and if possible, fit a dimmer switch for ambience, and use warm white bulbs. Add bedside lamps that coordinate with other elements of the room while adding some personality and pizazz.

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A wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling, built-in wardrobe can accommodate clothes and footwear, spare linens, jewellery, make-up and so on, but if that’s not an option choose the largest freestanding wardrobe you can. Make it interesting by painting it a gorgeous colour and swapping the knobs or handles, and consider decorating the inside with a dramatic colour or bold wallpaper.

Transform your bedroom with sumptuous bed linens that are pleasing to the touch and gorgeous to look at. Choose the best you can afford – they will feel nicer on your skin and will wash and wear well for years. For cotton bedding, look for a thread count of at least 200. Pintucks, piping or a scalloped edge add subtle interest to all-white bedding, though for more colour opt for patterns, whether ditzy florals, strong stripes or modern geometrics. Add a throw, blanket, eiderdown or quilt – or several – for warmth, comfort and an appealing, ‘layered’ look.

If you love personal, quirky elements then it’s time to consider the final touches. Hang artwork on the walls, perhaps in coordinating frames for unity, and add some houseplants in attractive pots. A shelf or two, carefully arranged with books, vases and other ornaments, makes a strong statement and use a scented candle or a diffuser for a delightful fragrance.

The simplest, and usually the most affordable, kind of cooling is the humble fan – although if you opt for Dyson’s version, the Dyson Cool, the price goes up dramatically. But while Dyson’s bladeless technology is a bit more sophisticated than the traditional three-bladed fan, the effect is the same: the fan moves air around to help you feel a little cooler.

What a fan can’t do is actually reduce the temperature of the air it’s moving around. For that you need something with a cooler. The simplest version of that is an ‘air cooler’ - a fan that passes air over ice or a frozen ice block to make it colder. It makes a bit of a difference if you’re sitting really close to it but it won’t significantly reduce the temperature of your room. For that you’ll need something more powerful: an air conditioner.

Air conditioners work like fridges: there’s a cooling element filled with refrigerant gas, and hot air is pulled into the device via built-in vents. It then circulates around the cooling element, which dramatically lowers its temperature, and the cooled air is then blown out via different vents.

If you don’t want to commit to a permanently installed air conditioner, there are plenty of portable options. They need to be ventilated, so they typically come with window adapters that enable you to push warm air out without letting any back in.

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This rose-gold option from Tower looks more expensive than it actually is. £57, currys.co.uk

In the summer this is a powerful air conditioner and in the colder months it’s a heater too. It’s designed for rooms from 18 to 28 square metres. £389, johnlewis.com

Dyson’s Pure Cool fans don’t have blades, so they produce a smoother airflow instead. £349, dyson.co.uk

Designed for smaller rooms of up to 10 square metres, this portable air conditioner delivers 5,000 BTU of cooling power with A-class energy efficiency. £350, argos.co.uk

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This iconic corner Victorian was the exterior setting for the 1993 classic film, Mrs Doubtfire. Robin Williams’ character – Daniel Hillard – pretended to be a housekeeper and nanny so he could spend time with his children, after separating from their mother, played by Sally Williams.

The property was sold for $4.15 million in 2016, meaning that pictures of the interior were on the agent’s website. However the interior shots in the movie weren’t taken at the property but rather at a converted warehouse in the Bay Area. The exact address of 2640 Steiner Street became a tourist attraction for some time after the film’s release. Following Williams’ death on 11 August 2014, the house became an impromptu memorial.

Ironically, the vendor of the house in 2016 was a Dr Douglas K. Ousterhout, considered among the USA’s top craniofacial surgeons, who specialised in transforming the faces of transgender men and women to better match their gender identity.

As is often the case, the critics were rather ambivalent about the Mrs Doubtfire film, describing it as excessively broad and sentimental. The viewers, on the other hand, loved it, and the film grossed $441.3 million on a $25 million budget, making it the secondhighest-grossing film of 1993.

It won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Robin Williams was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Anight safety charter to support women across South West London to feel safer when out in the evening has been launched at the South West London Safer Streets conference, hosted by Kingston Council.

Kingston is one of the safest boroughs in London and the council is committed to working with partners to improve safety, and perceptions of safety, for all residents. Businesses across Kingston and around South West London are being encouraged to sign up to the charter, which sets out a number of simple pledges. These include an organisation demonstrating it takes women’s safety at night seriously, trains staff appropriately, encourages reporting by victims or bystanders, and works on designing safer public and work spaces.

The Safer Streets conference, which took place on 22 March in Kingston, saw local authorities across South West London come together with the Met Police and voluntary sector organisations working on women’s safety. It builds on the joint working between Kingston, Richmond, Merton and Wandsworth councils and the Met Police South West London. Led by Kingston, the partnership was awarded £200,000 of government funding last year to continue its innovative work to make the streets safer for women and girls.

Stephan Currie, General Manager at PRYZM nightclub in Kingston said:

“The South West London Night Charter is an excellent thing for both our customers and our business. Kingston is a very safe place, and we want to do all we can to reassure our female customers of that. We also want to demonstrate that we take the safety of women at night very seriously and that’s exactly what this charter enables us to do. All businesses should be signing up for this. It’s really important that a business trades on its reputation and looking after guests, developing that good reputation can only be rewarding.”

To support local businesses to deliver on their commitments under the pledge, Kingston Council has developed a Business Toolkit - a range of digital resources and access to training for night time economy venues. It has also produced a promotional video showcasing the importance of the charter and encouraging businesses to sign up.

The Safer Streets conference also saw the launch of a new campaign to engage men and boys and encourage them to take an active stand against the violence against women and girls in our borough. The #StepUpSWLondon campaign aims to educate men and boys about what the violent behaviours actually are and how they can stand up to them in a safe and confident manner. The campaign will also encourage men to become active, continuous allies by signing up for the White Ribbon Promise.

Kingston Council’s Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Public Health, Cllr Sabeh Hamed said:

“Kingston is one of the safest boroughs in London, with a strong track record of community safety. We are committed to making our borough even safer and our approach is rooted in partnership work, prevention and early intervention. The safety of all women and girls has always been a high priority for us. We are committed to supporting businesses to improve women’s experience of going out in the evening - by making sure they feel safe, and are safe. We are also committed to encouraging men to step up against unacceptable behaviours targeting women and girls, by fulfilling the White Ribbon Promise.”

In other community safety work, last month Kingston also joined forces with national charity Crimestoppers to support young people across the borough to understand and feel empowered to report crime. The Fearless campaign focuses on informing young people about the safe and anonymous way to report crime or suspicious activity. Fearless staff have been working across the borough to share information resources with schools and youth groups, as well as running dedicated information sessions for professionals who work with young people. You can read more at Fearless.org