Princely tales
Behind the iron will, rumoured liaisons and infamous gaffes, who is the real Prince Philip? Ingrid Seward’s new book puts the record straight
Around Mayfair
Desert Island Books
Furniture maker and honorary chairman of Christie’s, the Earl of Snowdon loves a historical book or a good biography
The great escape
Last year saw a growing trend for country living, with the pandemic proving a catalyst for many wealthy Londoners
Leaves of gold
Investors have had a rough ride over the past year due to uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, but there’s one market that has been quietly bucking the trend – that of rare books and manuscripts
Pancakes around the world
This pancake day (February 16), travel the world from your own kitchen, with five recipes from hotels across the globe.
Period drama
This boutique hotel with interiors on the right side of kitsch is creating a buzz, so be sure to book your visit soon
Family fun
Looking forward to spending time with the family? The Four Seasons Hampshire is the perfect choice
When Toto met Coco
How the life of former Vogue cover girl and British spy Toto Koopman intertwined with the queen of couture and Nazi agent Coco Chanel
Desert Island Books
The bestselling author, television presenter and adventurer Simon Reeve reveals the five books he could not be without on his castaway island
C’est magnifique!
An escape to Raymond Blanc’s two Michelin-star retreat in Oxfordshire should be your first calling place when restrictions allow
Island Shopping
You can buy a private island for a fraction of the price of a Mayfair pad – and it may be a sounder investment than a superyacht
Rethinking Retail
With a vaccine on the horizon but the future uncertain, can retail reinvent itself?