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15 facts about Catherine, Princess of Wales
From cocker spaniels and gardens to bedtime stories and a rose in her name, here are some unexpected facts about Kate Middleton
What will the Princess of Wales be known as when she becomes queen?
Royal titles can seem confusing – so here’s how the Duchess of Cornwall’s title will change when Prince William ascends to the throne
What has Prince William done for the countryside and nature? Quite a bit...
Is Prince William following in King Charles III’s footsteps as an advocate for nature conservation and the environment? Or is he carving out his own path?
This pocket-sized speaker might be your new favourite outdoor companion
We review the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker to see how it stands up to the competition
11 facts you didn't know about Prince William - including how he is related to Winston Churchill
Did you know Kate and William were distant cousins? Or that he is left handed...
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Why does the UK have a Prince of Wales?
We take a look at the history of the title Prince of Wales
What will the Prince of Wales be known as when he is King?
Beloved children's author, artist, scientist, sheep farmer – 10 things you didn't know about Beatrix Potter
Our guide to the children's author, writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist Beatrix Potter, looking at her life, her works and best places to visit in the Lake District.
6 best royal period dramas set in the glorious British countryside, which you'll want watch again and again
Celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and the country's kings and queens with these regal films showcasing Britain's majestic estates and landscapes
He lived on the streets – then became one of Britain’s most beloved poets: the journey from tramp to literary legend...
Poet and wanderer WH Davies (1873–1940) elevated idleness to an art form, urging a busy world to embrace the freedom of the great outdoors and
take time to appreciate the small wonders of nature.
Experiences
Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble: the real story of Britain's witch trials
Learn more about some of Britains most famous witches and wise men and the fate that befell them
"I survived Lyme Disease!"
All you need to know about this tick-borne disease from a man who contracted, diagnosed and survived it – Kevin Parr
Best nature and wildlife books reviewed for 2025
Our pick of the very best nature and wildlife books, including new releases – each with an expert editorial review.
Historical figures
He falsely claimed an Indigenous identity to gain fame in America, despite being from the UK: Should he be remembered as a fraud or a conservation hero?
He was a Native American trapper-turned-conservationist, who helped to save the beaver from extinction. Or was he? Roly Smith tracks down the unlikely true story of Archibald Belaney
Why do we say 'sent to Coventry' - and just where did this rather brutal saying come from? And why on Earth was poor Coventry picked on?
Where does the saying 'sent to Coventry' come from? We take a look at its possible roots
Why does the US have a Manchester, Boston and Salisbury? The surprising origins of the English towns and cities that you’ll also find in America
Britain's place names offer clues into local history and landscape – and have been influenced by groups such as the Romans and Normans
Interviews
“Dyslexia is my superpower.” Strictly champ Hamza Yassin on his childhood heroes, living in the Scottish Highlands and how he mastered wildlife photography
Wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin’s new book inspires us to discover natural wonders on our doorstep
“I quit the New York catwalk to create my own regenerative garden paradise – here’s why”
Poppy Okotcha turned her back on the jet-setting lifestyle of a top model for a more down-to-earth way of life. Fergus Collins meets the regenerative gardener and author to find out why
“Every English river is dying.” But it’s not too late to save them from destruction – here's how
Robert Macfarlane’s Is a River Alive? is one of the year’s biggest – and most vital – book releases. In this exclusive interview, we discover why he’s campaigning to have rivers recognised as living beings
Opinion
“Bird flu is on the rampage. Here’s how you can help stop its spread this autumn,” says John Craven
As cases of bird flu are already rising for the autumn, John Craven shares how you can help tackle it
Are accents and dialects “dying out”? How American phrases and smart tech could threaten our regional identities
Regional accents are a source of pride, but they're in danger of fading away, says author Nicola Chester
Green spaces, local shops and less overcrowding: What future town planners can learn from the past
Author Nicola Chester on how we can build the 'model' villages of the future
Royals
Who owns Britain’s beaches? The answer might surprise you – and it depends on where the tide is
Is it really true that the Royal Family own Britain's beaches? Fergus Collins investigates
King Charles partners with Prime Video for landmark nature film
The film has a working title of Finding Harmony: A King's Vision, with the King hoping to inspire people to work with nature
It's the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world – and attracts even more visitors than Buckingham Palace
It has a rich royal history with at least one confirmed secret passageway