There are many aspects of the royal family’s wardrobes that us mere mortals can only dream of owning – £1,000 Chloe handbags, custom made Philip Treacy hats and bespoke Givenchy dresses, for instance.But there is one royal accessory that is a lot more accessible to the average shopper and that’s sunglasses.We’ve got the inside info on where you can get the eyewear Meghan, Kate and William recently wore to Wimbledon, from as little as £100 – not bad when you consider the cost-per-wear ration, especially during this sunnier than usual summer.Here’s the lowdown on the royals’ favourite sunnies and where you can get a pair.Meghan’s sunglassesQuickly making a name for herself as the coolest young royal, it’s not surprising that the Duchess of Sussex wore a trendy under-the-radar eyewear brand, choosing the Illesteva Leonard in Black for her first Wimbledon appearance since marrying Prince Harry.These round matte black frames … [Read more...] about This is where Meghan and Kate get their sunglasses (and they’re not as expensive as you might think)
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Farmer discovers 8 million-year-old mammoth fossil in central Turkey
A farmer discovered a fossilized jawbone belonging to a mammoth, the extinct giant mammals of the Ice Age, in central Turkey's Yozgat province on Tuesday. The director of Yozgat Museum Hasan Şenyurt told reporters that the fossil – found in Şefaatli district —was estimated to be around 8 million years old. The farmer who discovered the fossil said that he initially thought it was a stone as it got lodged in his tractor's plow. After realizing it was no ordinary stone, the farmer contacted the museum director and handed over the fossil. According to Şenyurt, the region is rich in fossil beds. Various fossils have been found there before but this was the first mammoth fossil to have been discovered. The fossil will be studied by experts from Ankara and Ahi Evran universities, and afterward, it will be displayed in a museum. Şenyurt expressed his hope that, with the discovery, more research would be conducted in the region. … [Read more...] about Farmer discovers 8 million-year-old mammoth fossil in central Turkey
The Duchess of Sussex returns to her favourite fashion formula in a blush-pink trench dress in London
If asked to distil Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex's royal style down to its most basic formula, the answer would be simple: classic, figure-conscious (but not body-con) dresses in warm neutral hues. It's been her go-to look since the ivory Goat dress she wore for the Prince of Wales's 70th birthday celebration (her first public appearance following her wedding day). She returned to her theme in the blush Carolina Herrera outfit she wore for Trooping the Colour, repeated it in the beige, caped couture dress by Givenchy she wore to Runcorn with the Queen, and carried it straight on through into the mushroom crepe Roland Mouret dress she wore in Dublin last weekend. After deviating from her tried-and-tested... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about The Duchess of Sussex returns to her favourite fashion formula in a blush-pink trench dress in London
Skoda Karoq – the smallest Czech SUV on long-term test
The latest addition to the fleet has hidden depths, though finding them is proving difficult. Is a small SUV a realistic proposition as an everyday car for our much-travelled Motoring Correspondent? Our car: Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI 150PS 6-speed manual Edition List price when new: £27,110 OTR Price as tested: £30,001 Official fuel economy: 51.4mpg (EU Combined) Read more long-term tests July 17, 2018 Fuel economy this week: 38.7mpg First the good news. At almost 7,000 miles the Karoq's engine has bedded down, freed up and got its act together on economy, which has just started averaging above 40mpg and at times touching 45mpg. The warm weather will have helped here, as will lots of long journeys where the car only stops of fuel and coffee never getting cold. And the ride quality is quite brilliant, surpassing anything in the compact SUV class, thanks to clever hydraulic bump stops, well-matched suspension components and lots of testing … [Read more...] about Skoda Karoq – the smallest Czech SUV on long-term test
Give your kids a taste for cookery this summer: eight recipes that will make them hungry for more
I am a chef and the kitchen is the axis of our home. I am happiest in an apron, with the radio on, something to cook and people to feed. Bring my children into the mix and this is where the fun really starts. At 11, eight and five years old, Grace, Ivy and Dorothy all have their own aprons, slung on the kitchen door next to an assortment of mine. Each has very different capabilities in the kitchen. Grace, the eldest, likes to be left to her own devices. We have a thin, narrow, terrace house: from two floors up I can hear her industrious clatter as she busies herself with pots and pans downstairs in the kitchen. There is always mess, but what she makes, and the way she will call us into the kitchen... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week Register for free … [Read more...] about Give your kids a taste for cookery this summer: eight recipes that will make them hungry for more