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Voices: How did we ever doubt that the Queen was a Remainer at heart?

COMMENT: The revelation that Elizabeth II wanted the United Kingdom to stay in the European Union – despite a particularly lurid tabloid headline during the Brexit referendum campaign to the contrary – will come as little surprise to those who knew Her Majesty, says Harry Mount

The Independent UK

Voices: Prince Andrew’s tragedy? He’s been spoiled by neglect

COMMENT: For years, the Duke of York’s monstrous behaviour was shielded from the world – but the intensely private and upsetting revelations in a new biography cannot be the start of a public rehabilitation, says Harry Mount

The Independent UK

Voices: There’s more to the Bayeux Tapestry loan deal than meets the eye…

COMMENT: Arranging for the historic depiction of the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings and the killing of King Harold to ‘come home’ for the first time in 900 years is nothing short of a diplomatic triumph – but could it also open the door to the British Museum handing…

The Independent UK

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Caveat emptor: a new book on the best lines in Latin misses the bigger picture

One of my favourite Roman artefacts to show visiting school groups or beginner’s Latin classes is a floor mosaic from the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii. The mosaic depicts a chained dog accompanied by the Latin words, CAVE CANEM (“beware of the dog”).

The Conversation

Seven bizarre Boris Johnson honours appointments and rumoured incoming peers

BORIS Johnson has been known for making some let’s say questionable decisions down the years.

The National (Scotland)

Royal courtier recalls unexpected moment he spied the Queen in washing up gloves

The Queen's no-nonsense attitude was clearly on display during a lunch event Wood Cottage on the Sandringham Estate, as one Royal courtier had a surprising encounter with Her Majesty

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson gives peerages job to author of book on his ‘wit and wisdom’

Appointment of Harry Mount to role overseeing Lords nominations triggers fresh cronyism accusations

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Boris Johnson gives editor of 'The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson' top Lords job

BORIS Johnson has appointed the man who edited a book called “The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson” to the Lords Appointments Commission.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson hands 'quivering fanboy' job on committee approving peerages

Number 10 announced Harry Mount, a former Bullingdon Club member and second cousin of David Cameron, would be installed on the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) - weeks before his controversial resignation honours list is to be confirmed

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson hands author of book on his ‘wit and wisdom’ plum job overseeing peerages

PM accused of ‘cronyism’ and ‘pure arrogance’ after giving supporter key role

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