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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 queen camilla persephone books bath tea etiquette literature royal gift

Queen Camilla recently made a memorable visit to Persephone Books, an independent publisher and bookshop in Bath, where a small tea-time etiquette moment unfolded. Francesca Beauman, managing director and historian, shared … Read More

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 queen tea etiquette bath persephone books visit literature camilla royal

Francesca Beauman, managing director of the independent publisher Persephone Books in Bath, recently experienced a memorable moment with Queen Camilla during her visit to the bookshop. As part of a city tour that included the … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 asparamancy predictions royal politics uk elections music flooding sports celebrity sport

Jemima Packington, a 69-year-old fortune teller from Bath and the world’s sole “asparamancer,” uses an unusual method to predict the future: she throws asparagus spears and interprets the patterns they form. Her startlingly … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 wedding adampeaty hollyramsay celebrities bathabbey strictlycomedancing family celebration royal fashion

The wedding of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and model Holly Ramsay at Bath Abbey on Saturday drew a star-studded crowd and heartfelt praise from friends and celebrities alike. Dragons' Den star Sara Davies, who competed … Read More

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 queen victoria somerset auction historical clothing heritage monarchy royal undergarments collector

A startling discovery has been made in a Somerset wardrobe – baggy bloomers, a chemise, and slipper shoes once belonging to Queen Victoria. Passed down through generations, these rare items are set to go under the hammer at … Read More