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Royal valet left red-faced after finding out how Queen and Prince Philip dress for bed

The Queen and Prince Philip have reportedly been livings separate lives since the Duke retired two years ago. Charlie Proctor, editor of Royal Central, recently told Daily Star Online that Philip spends little time at Buckingham Palace, as he views it more like a “workplace” rather than his home. He said: “Unlike most married couples, […]

Government ‘rejects’ calls for retailers to pay 1p fast fashion tax

A series of proposals aimed at ending fast fashion have been rejected by the government, a cross-party group of MPs has said. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) accused the government of being “out of step with the public” and claimed urgent action is needed to make retailers take responsibility for the waste they produce. The […]

Meghan Markle reveals rare insight into royal wedding to Prince Harry

Meghan and Harry have personally recorded the audio guide for the exhibition on their wedding last May, as reported by People. Meghan, whose official title in Scotland is Countess of Dumbarton, says: “We knew how large the scale of the event would be, so in making choices that were really personal and meaningful, it could […]

Cancer lab will join HSE in Supreme Court appeal over Ruth Morrissey case

Terminally ill Ruth Morrissey is facing a lengthy Supreme Court challenge to her High Court case as one of the laboratories she successfully sued will join the HSE in lodging an appeal today. Ms Morrissey (37), a Limerick mother of one who has advanced cervical cancer after getting wrong smear test results, faces the disputing […]

Dublin Port starts probe into company 'leaks' after revelations on spending

Dublin Port has started a probe into an alleged data breach after the ‘Sunday Independent’ revealed details of spending by the company. It said it wants to “establish the motive behind the selective leaking of commercial information”, which it said “appears designed to create an incorrect and damaging perception of inappropriate spend by the company”. […]

Dogs 'sad eyes' have evolved to appeal to humans more

Dogs have evolved their ‘sad eyes’ facial expression in order to help them get on better with humans, according to new research. Scientists at the University of Portsmouth carried out a study comparing the anatomy and behaviour of dogs and wolves. Their results suggest that the facial structure of dogs has changed during thousands of […]