Greece

How the Crown made a cruel scandal out of a tragedy. Prince Philip’s favourite sister died in a catastrophic plane crash that wiped out much of her family – yet scriptwriters falsely suggested that the schoolboy prince was somehow to blame

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How the Crown made a cruel scandal out of a tragedy. Prince Philip’s favourite sister died in a catastrophic plane crash that wiped out much of her family – yet scriptwriters falsely suggested that the schoolboy prince was somehow to blame

Of all the fictionalisations and inaccuracies in The Crown, none has caused more offence than the claim that a young Prince Philip was in some way at fault for the death of his favourite sister, Cecilie.  The third of the five children born to Princess Alice of Battenberg and Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, … Read more

Europe’s swing to the right continues: How Geert Wilders’ sweeping victory in the Netherlands is just the latest example of the continent turning to ‘populist’ parties to tackle social issues

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Europe’s swing to the right continues: How Geert Wilders’ sweeping victory in the Netherlands is just the latest example of the continent turning to ‘populist’ parties to tackle social issues

Right wing nationalist Geert Wilders has won a ‘monster victory’ in the general election in the Netherlands sending shockwaves around the nation and the rest of Europe.  The 60-year-old heads up the Party for Freedom (PVV), which ran on an anti-immigration and anti-Islam platform, taking 37 seats in the election – more than any other party.  … Read more

TV chef Rick Stein reveals he eats with CHOPSTICKS and names his two vices as 76-year-old answers our health quiz

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TV chef Rick Stein reveals he eats with CHOPSTICKS and names his two vices as 76-year-old answers our health quiz

By Richard Barber For The Daily Mail Published: 09:06 GMT, 7 November 2023 | Updated: 09:48 GMT, 7 November 2023 Rick Stein said he eats with chopsticks ‘because it means you put smaller pieces in your mouth and tend to eat less as a result’ CAN YOU RUN UP STAIRS? Just about. I had a … Read more

Sophie Turner ‘shares a raunchy kiss with prestige bachelor Peregrine Pearson’ just weeks after split from Joe Jonas – as he takes their children trick-or-treating on Halloween

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Sophie Turner ‘shares a raunchy kiss with prestige bachelor Peregrine Pearson’ just weeks after split from Joe Jonas – as he takes their children trick-or-treating on Halloween

Sophie Turner shared a raunchy kiss with Britain’s most eligible bachelor Peregrine Pearso in Paris on Saturday, just one month since her ex Joe Jonas filed for divorce. And while The Game Of Thrones star, 27, got cosy with the aristocrat, 29, Joe took their children out trick-or-treating in New York on Tuesday. In a picture … Read more

I’m a female solo traveller who’s visited 25 countries… and here’s why I would NEVER go back to Athens

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I’m a female solo traveller who’s visited 25 countries… and here’s why I would NEVER go back to Athens

Greece is one of the most visited places on earth – but not everyone can see the appeal. Female solo traveller Emma Maskell has visited 25 countries and said there aren’t many places she wouldn’t return to, but that Athens tops the list. While the Greek capital boasts serene views and landmarks steeped in history, … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: Photos of ‘strong’ cocktail, weed, ashtray and filthy interior of drunk driver Jessica Beauvais’ car after she was arrested for hit-and-run that killed NYPD cop

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EXCLUSIVE: Photos of ‘strong’ cocktail, weed, ashtray and filthy interior of drunk driver Jessica Beauvais’ car after she was arrested for hit-and-run that killed NYPD cop

New photos show the filthy interior of the car belonging to a woman accused of moving down an NYPD traffic patrol officer – including a container of marijuana and an alcoholic drink. Jessica Beauvais, 32, has been charged over the death of NYPD Highway Officer Anastasios Tsakos, who was struck by her Volkswagen on the … Read more

Queen Maxima stuns in canary yellow cords as she heads to Kenya on UN trip

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Queen Maxima stuns in canary yellow cords as she heads to Kenya on UN trip

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands looked typically chic in bright yellow cords today as she touched down in Kenya following a whirlwind trip to South Africa with husband King WIllem-Alexander. The royal, 52, who often wears colourful ensembles, dressed for the sunny weather in  Kisumu, the third largest city in Kenya. Touching down at  Kisumu International Airport, … Read more

Why do Kate and William seem to shun the European Royals, asks RICHARD EDEN? The Windsors should EMBRACE their European cousins to show that monarchy can be a force for good

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Why do Kate and William seem to shun the European Royals, asks RICHARD EDEN? The Windsors should EMBRACE their European cousins to show that monarchy can be a force for good

There was a time when the British royals thought it wise to keep their distance from their vast extended family of European cousins. With Victoria’s eldest grandchild, the Kaiser, declaring war on Great Britain and revolution ripping through the early 20th century, the unfortunately named Saxe-Coburg-Gothas had something of a point. But that moment has long … Read more

Just 350 of 2,000 objects stolen from British Museum have so far been recovered as chair George Osborne offers apology to MPs over ‘inside job’  – and he defends plan to strike deal with Greece over return of Elgin Marbles

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Just 350 of 2,000 objects stolen from British Museum have so far been recovered as chair George Osborne offers apology to MPs over ‘inside job’  – and he defends plan to strike deal with Greece over return of Elgin Marbles

Just 350 of 2,000 objects stolen from the British Museum as part of an ‘inside job’ have so far been recovered, MPs heard today. George Osborne, the chairman of the museum’s board of trustees, reiterated a public apology this morning over the loss of historic items. He outlined plans to fully digitise the musum’s collection … Read more

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! …a role on the West End stage. As 14 wannabe stars compete in a new Abba-themed TV talent show, host Zoe Ball and judges Alan Carr, Amber Riley, Jessie Ware and Samantha Barks reveal the secrets from filming on a Greek island

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Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! …a role on the West End stage. As 14 wannabe stars compete in a new Abba-themed TV talent show, host Zoe Ball and judges Alan Carr, Amber Riley, Jessie Ware and Samantha Barks reveal the secrets from filming on a Greek island

The sight of Alan Carr trussed up in a vicar’s cassock, complete with Greek pompom shoes, is more reminiscent of a scene from a Carry On film than a new, all-singing, all-dancing talent show.  Even more so given that the cassock’s too tight for the cuddly star, who’s been bingeing on Greek delicacies since his first … Read more