Queen and Paddington Bear share marmalade sandwiches at star-studded reception

Queen and Paddington Bear share marmalade sandwiches at star-studded reception

Buckingham Palace
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Dachshunds take to racecourse bidding to be crowned top dog

Chester
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Duchess of Edinburgh interacts with robot dog during Japan visit

Artificial intelligence
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Total lunar eclipse ‘blood moon’ pictured from UK

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Total lunar eclipse ‘blood moon’ to be visible for much of England and Wales

Lunar eclipse
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Servants’ bells and car from Downton Abbey among props and costumes at auction

Bonhams
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Lionesses enjoy late-night Euros celebrations in London ahead of Mall parade

Buckingham Palace
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Bride-to-be comes third in marathon halfway through hen-do

Queen tries her hand as camera assistant on crime drama as ITV marks anniversary

Camilla
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Stephen Fry to be knighted by the King for services to charity

Dina Asher-Smith
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Whippet called Miuccia crowned best in show at Crufts

Birmingham
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Man who ran 366 marathons in 2024 ‘overwhelmed by joy and gratitude’

charity
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Snow, sun, business as usual: How scientists in Antarctica spend Christmas Day

Antarctica
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