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Princess of Wales celebrates her 44th birthday after surprising NHS staff at London hospital

Kate’s birthday comes days before the first anniversary of her announcement that she was in remission from cancer

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Kate celebrates her 44th birthday the day after surprising NHS staff

The princess visited Charing Cross Hospital in west London with William on Thursday for their first public engagement of 2026.

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In Pictures: Oasis back, Tom Cruise’s final mission and a farewell to Ozzy

Oasis fans were going mad for it as the band toured this year, while there was plenty of sparkle on display at award shows and red carpets in 2025.

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In Pictures: A year of royal resilience and resolution

The King and Princess of Wales were back in action after health issues although Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ended the year stripped of his titles.

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To MBE, to you: Honour a ‘wonderful shock’ for Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott

He has been an official ambassador for the end-of-life charity Marie Curie since October 2016.

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We’ll probably never see Princess Catherine in loungewear but her comfy wide-leg trousers and knit are a regal equivalent for Twixmas

Don't know what to wear between Christmas and NYE? This simple combination looks so polished

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Stephen Fry says Prince of Wales was ‘locked into’ The Celebrity Traitors

The broadcaster and actor appeared in the first celebrity spin-off series of the hit BBC reality game show.

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In Pictures: Christmas light displays bring sparkle and joy

People across the country have been getting into the festive spirit with their colourful creations.

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Petula Clark says she ‘never had normal life’ as she reflects on 80-year career

The 93-year-old spoke about the pressures of being a child star.

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Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Here the Press Association looks at what the decision means and what the Bank of England expects to happen to the economy.

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to near three-year low

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to reduce rates from 4% to 3.75%.

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Australia announces tougher hate speech laws in wake of Bondi terrorist attack

Federal police also confirmed further searches would be carried out in the coming days.

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Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me?

November’s inflation rate of 3.2% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.20.

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Bondi beach ‘attacker’ charged as first victims’ funerals take place

Naveed Akram, 24, is accused of murdering 15 people in a mass shooting at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach on Sunday.

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Defence chief sets out ‘sacrifices’ required as UK faces more dangerous world

Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said ‘more people’ needed to be ready to fight to protect the UK.

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Wes Streeting ‘not comfortable’ with puberty blocker clinical trial

The Health Secretary made a ban on puberty blockers indefinite in December last year.

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Streeting ‘genuinely fearful’ for the NHS as strike looms and flu cases surge

The Health Secretary said the BMA has chosen next week for a walkout as the union knows it ‘will be most painful for the NHS’.

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King joins top clerics from across UK and Middle East for Advent service

The event took place at Westminster Abbey.

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Will Ferrell’s Elf costume fetches more than £200,000 at auction

The Elf costume went under the hammer alongside items from films including Beetlejuice, The Shining and Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom.

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Sharon and Kelly Osbourne remember Ozzy Osbourne on 77th birthday

In a post on Instagram, Osbourne’s widow remembered her ‘darling’ husband.

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Starmer faces backbench anger after ‘day one’ workers’ right U-turn

MPs including a former employment minister have said the move breaches Labour’s manifesto.

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William tells John Cleese his children ‘love’ Fawlty Towers

The Prince of Wales met Cleese as part of his work as royal patron of the Tusk Trust wildlife charity working in Africa

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William tells John Cleese his children love Fawlty Towers

The Prince of Wales met Cleese as part of his work as royal patron of the Tusk Trust wildlife charity working in Africa.

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Chancellor urged to take ‘hard choices’ rather than hit businesses with more tax

CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith called for Rachel Reeves to stand up to opposition to welfare cuts.

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Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for accepting £40k for pro-Russian statements

Nathan Gill displayed ‘a grave betrayal of the trust’ placed in him by the electorate, a judge said.

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