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We tried Victoria sponges from every supermarket and picking the winner was a piece of cake

It's the ideal cake for the summer months, but which is the tastiest one for your table?

Manchester Evening News

Past senses: English Heritage signs point out historic sites’ sounds and smells

Playful takes on cautionary Ministry of Works signs encourage visitors to have a sensory experience

The Guardian - UK

Looking back on the last time a senior British royal testified in court — in the 19th century

When Prince Harry entered the witness box in his lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mirror, he became the first senior member of the royal family to testify in court since the late 19th century

The Independent UK

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Harry and Meghan 'cruelty' towards Queen made final days painful, close friend says

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been blasted for the 'incredibly hurtful' attacks on the royal family in the final days of the late Queen Elizabeth's reign.

Daily Record

Breakfasting with the stars: how the famous got their day going

For Marilyn Monroe it was eggs in a glass of milk, for Muhammad Ali it was steak… Rebecca Seal reveals what seven great figures from history had for breakfast - and how you can make it for yourself

The Guardian - UK

Queen Victoria Cunard ship arrives at Pier Head for special event

People gathered to catch the moment on their mobile phones

Liverpool Echo

The 19th century 'psychonauts' who pioneered experimental drug use for scientific research

These 19th century doctors and scientists experimented with drugs such as hashish, cocaine and chloroform. For some, it led to trouble. For others, it resulted in remarkable discoveries.

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Kenya at 60: how the British used street names to show colonial power

Place names, along with other urban symbols, were used as a tool of control over space in many African countries during the colonial period. This strategy was epitomised by the British, who applied it in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya from the late 1800s.

The Conversation

Rare pardon granted by Queen Victoria to Irish rebels set to be auctioned

A host of other historical items, including the PSNI peaked cap worn by former chief constable Ronnie Flanagan, is also to be sold.

The Independent UK

Charles, show us you’re truly a modern king and return the remains of the stolen prince

There can be no more excuses for refusing to return Alemayehu to his native Ethiopia

The Guardian - UK

King to honour sailors with medals and parade for role at late Queen’s funeral

Around 150 Royal Naval personnel will march into the Windsor Castle quadrangle to personally received their accolades from the monarch on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

New Tower of London display aims to be ‘honest’ with crown jewels history

The new Jewel House exhibition opens to the public on Friday

Evening Standard

Buckingham Palace rejects request to return remains of 'stolen' Ethiopian prince

Queen Victoria arranged for Prince Alemayehu's education when he arrived in the UK aged seven as an orphan before taking charge of his burial when he died aged just 18 in 1879

Daily Mirror

A South African choir sang for Queen Victoria. They had great highs — and awful lows

The singers traveled to England for a tour to raise money to build a technical college. Their story is receiving renewed attention because of a new dance performance based on the concert tour.

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Woman & Home

Why Queen Elizabeth II left her beloved Clarence House due to this controversial figure

Queen Elizabeth II left her beloved Clarence House to live in Buckingham Palace after being encouraged by this historical figure

Daily Mirror

People are only just finding out why Cadbury's packaging is purple - with royal link

Chocolate lovers who have spent years enjoying Cadbury's famous purple products might be surprised to learn the reason behind the chocolatier's well-known design

The Guardian - UK

China’s Hidden Century review – how opium and Christianity demolished a civilisation

From Looty the stolen dog to the story of the last emperor, via glittering gowns and bloody rebellions, this show has a shock round every corner

Bristol Post

Netflix’s ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story really hit the mark but there was one major factual inaccuracy

The show tops the TV list on Netflix nearly two weeks after its release

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Liverpool Echo

BBC Antiques Roadshow guest gobsmacked as pair of knickers valued at £12,000

The royal pair of knickers impressed antiques expert Hilary Kay

Chronicle Live

Netflix's Queen Charlotte viewer points out inaccuracy in Bridgerton spin-off

One eagle-eyed viewer spotted a huge error in one of the scenes

Daily Mirror

Netflix's Queen Charlotte fan points out major factual inaccuracy in Bridgerton spin-off

One eagle-eyed viewer of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story pointed out a major factual inaccuracy in the series after the show was released last week

Nottingham Post

'Rarest' and 'most valuable' item leaves Antiques Roadshow expert stunned

"This could actually be one of the most valuable things we've ever had on the Antiques Roadshow, certainly one of the rarest"

Woman & Home

Prince William ‘pleased’ that key aspect of King Charles’ coronation snubbed royal tradition

Prince William is said to have revealed he was ‘pleased’ that King Charles’ coronation went its own way when it came to ceremony length

Chronicle Live

BBC Antiques Roadshow expert amazed by 'rarest ever' stamps worth 'multiples of millions'

Picture specialist Frances Christie said the Penny Black stamps were among the 'most valuable' items ever featured on the roadshow

The Independent UK

Multimillion-pound coronation ‘a slap in the face’

Late Elizabeth II’s coronation cost £20.5m in today’s money

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