Diverse and patient river of people creates spiritual interlude and sense of British togetherness
A century ago the royals bowed to public opinion and changed the family name
Activists protest after officials deem colonial-era royal insignias inappropriate
Chefs hate it, hotel guests love it. There’s something about room service that turns a simple club sandwich and fries into a feast
For kings and queens, success is all about understanding the art of the possible
It is easy to confuse the news about the monarch and that of Sir Alex Ferguson’s exit
It seems class still matters in Britain and escaping one’s background continues to be an ambition
Sculpture classes in Florence, a new boutique hotel in Ecuador and a travel guidebook for children
Value of collectable coins is more linked to their scarcity and condiition
Dublin PM hails ‘a moment of healing’
The UK’s user-friendly dynasty contrasts with the behaviour of others, writes Simon Schama
International Edition