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Concierge firm co-founded by queen’s nephew went on ‘ill-timed’ hiring spree before Iran war

Quintessentially almost quadrupled staff in Middle East and Asia less than year before wealthy began to flee Gulf

The Guardian - UK · May 5

A serenade from Rihanna? One-on-one with the Pope? The secrets of the fixers for the super-rich

Behind the extravagant lifestyles of the 0.1 per cent there are luxury concierge services, who act as the fairy godmothers to the super rich

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

Conservatives fighting to stem loss of high-value donors to Reform UK

Kemi Badenoch expected to appear at party’s London conference, where wealthy donors have been invited to evening drinks

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025

How many marks out of 10 does Charles deserve after his first year on the throne?

Let’s see: he has brought Andrew back into public life, managed to grow his hair longer and, er…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023

Senior Tory accused of conflict of interest over V&A fundraiser

Allegations against Ben Elliot, knighted by Boris Johnson, come amid concerns over political appointments to public and cultural bodies

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at first Royal Ascot in their new roles

Charles and Camilla reflected on the late Queen Elizabeth’s long association with the event

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Ex-Eton headmaster savages 'entitlement' of former pupils Johnson and Rees-Mogg

A FORMER Eton headmaster has accused former pupils of the famous elite private school of damaging the “very fabric” of the country.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023

Pressure on Tories to reveal ‘true source’ of party donations

Questions raised on loopholes in ban on foreign donations to political parties and their effects on the electoral system

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023

Little-known faces in King Charles Coronation pics - trusted pals and pop star's grandson

Two brand new official pictures from the Coronation of King Charles have been released with one showing the newly crowned monarch and Queen Camilla alongside their pages of honour and ladies in attendance - here we take a look at who they are

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

Rock and royals: Steve Winwood’s surprising family connection to Queen Camilla

Traffic and Blind Faith musician has links to the monarchy

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023