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'Honoured': Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire looks back on her year representing the King - and forward to the festive season

I can hardly believe that, once again, I am reflecting on the year and looking forward to Christmas and all the festivities that this time of year brings.

Supporting image for story: 'Honoured': Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire looks back on her year representing the King - and forward to the festive season

Supporting image for story: German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to pay emotional visit to West Midlands cathedral destroyed in Second World War Blitz

German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to pay emotional visit to West Midlands cathedral destroyed in Second World War Blitz

Supporting image for story: King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years - and they’re coming to the West Midlands

King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years - and they’re coming to the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: 'It was such an honour' - Newport school pupils meet Princess of Wales at Armistice Day service

'It was such an honour' - Newport school pupils meet Princess of Wales at Armistice Day service

Supporting image for story: I watched the Princess of Wales lay her Armistice Day wreath at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum - you could hear a pin drop

I watched the Princess of Wales lay her Armistice Day wreath at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum - you could hear a pin drop

Supporting image for story: Kate lays Armistice Day wreath for first time as nation pays silent tribute

Kate lays Armistice Day wreath for first time as nation pays silent tribute

Supporting image for story: The Princess of Wales to visit the West Midlands for Armistice Day at National Memorial Arboretum - tickets sold out

The Princess of Wales to visit the West Midlands for Armistice Day at National Memorial Arboretum - tickets sold out

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Supporting image for story: Rare teapot made for King Edward VII by world-famous Staffordshire company to sell for thousands at auction

Rare teapot made for King Edward VII by world-famous Staffordshire company to sell for thousands at auction

Supporting image for story: King leads nation in honouring the country’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday

King leads nation in honouring the country’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday

Supporting image for story: Queen Camilla a natural at serving jacket potatoes, says Staffordshire social media star Spudman

Queen Camilla a natural at serving jacket potatoes, says Staffordshire social media star Spudman

Supporting image for story: Prince Andrew Drive: Council on whether Telford street named after King's disgraced brother could be changed

Prince Andrew Drive: Council on whether Telford street named after King's disgraced brother could be changed

Supporting image for story: King to formally remove titles and honours from Andrew over Epstein links

King to formally remove titles and honours from Andrew over Epstein links

Supporting image for story: Charles asked ‘How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?’ by protester

Charles asked ‘How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?’ by protester

Supporting image for story: Charles lays flowers at first national LGBT armed forces memorial

Charles lays flowers at first national LGBT armed forces memorial

Supporting image for story: King heckled over Prince Andrew’s relationship with Epstein as he greets crowds

King heckled over Prince Andrew’s relationship with Epstein as he greets crowds

Supporting image for story: Crowds line the streets to greet King Charles III as he arrives in Staffordshire

Crowds line the streets to greet King Charles III as he arrives in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: King to attend dedication of UK’s first memorial for LGBT armed forces personnel at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum

King to attend dedication of UK’s first memorial for LGBT armed forces personnel at Staffordshire's National Memorial Arboretum

UK News

Supporting image for story: Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Irish toddler death probe

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Irish toddler death probe

Supporting image for story: Joint minute for Stonehaven rail crash FAI expected to be agreed in new year

Joint minute for Stonehaven rail crash FAI expected to be agreed in new year

Supporting image for story: Stars and hundreds of fans gather for Stone Roses bassist Mani’s funeral

Stars and hundreds of fans gather for Stone Roses bassist Mani’s funeral

Supporting image for story: Major incident declared after canal ‘sinkhole’ leaves boats stranded

Major incident declared after canal ‘sinkhole’ leaves boats stranded

Supporting image for story: Fuel retailers ramping up profit margins amid ‘weak’ competition – CMA

Fuel retailers ramping up profit margins amid ‘weak’ competition – CMA

Supporting image for story: ‘Little miracle’ premature baby who defied odds set for first Christmas at home

‘Little miracle’ premature baby who defied odds set for first Christmas at home

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say

Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students

Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?

World News

Supporting image for story: Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow

Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow

Supporting image for story: US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official

US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official

Supporting image for story: Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Supporting image for story: US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’

US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’

Supporting image for story: Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting

Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting

Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro

US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro