Emilia Randall

Wildlife charities are urging gardeners to provide fresh, clean water for hedgehogs and birds during hot, dry weather. Water containers should be washed and dried daily to reduce disease transmission, positioned away from predators and kept separate from feeding stations. Shallow bowls, escape routes from ponds and pebbles to help insects are recommended, while gardeners are also advised to check lawns before mowing or lighting bonfires and never give hedgehogs milk.

Hethersett in Norfolk is presented as a picturesque destination near Norwich, combining rural scenery, a long history and independent local businesses. Its attractions include links to the Domesday Book and Kett’s Rebellion, the surviving Kett’s Oak, former 19th-century industries and railway history. Visitors can also enjoy cafes, pubs, shops, the Park Farm Hotel, countryside walks and the historic Kissing Alley.

Prince William reportedly told Kate Middleton, “You look lovely. You look beautiful,” as she approached the altar at their 2011 wedding in Westminster Abbey. Lip-reading accounts also describe supportive exchanges involving Kate, her father Michael Middleton, Pippa and Prince Harry, alongside humorous and emotional moments during the ceremony and carriage procession. The royal family watched proudly, while Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip later reflected on the event.

Research examining portraits of 66 Habsburg rulers and a 20-generation family tree found a significant relationship between inbreeding and the severity of the dynasty’s characteristic protruding lower jaw. Charles II of Spain, whose parents were closely related, suffered multiple health problems and infertility, contributing to the dynasty’s extinction. The researchers also identified evidence of maxillary deficiency in several family members, though its association with inbreeding was less consistent. They attribute the traits primarily to increased homozygosity while acknowledging that genetic drift cannot be completely ruled out.

Kate Middleton, Prince William and their children skipped the 2025 Easter Sunday service at Windsor for family time in Norfolk, marking their second consecutive absence. Following Kate’s cancer battle, royal expert Robert Jobson says spending time outdoors and appreciating nature have become a greater priority for her. Kate has also expressed support for connecting with nature and reportedly adopted forest bathing, while a source described her as relaxed and well before Easter.