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December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Veteran West Midlands Police detective and martial arts volunteer recognised in New Years Honours List

Veteran West Midlands Police detective and martial arts volunteer recognised in New Years Honours List

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: The 10 extraordinary Staffordshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community

New Year Honours 2026: The 10 extraordinary Staffordshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King

New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

New Year Honours 2026: Singer Ellie Goulding made MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: Wolverhampton fundraiser speaks of 'humbling' royal honour and how being your best can help everyone

New Year Honours 2026: Wolverhampton fundraiser speaks of 'humbling' royal honour and how being your best can help everyone

December 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony

'I was deeply honoured' - West Midlands Police officer reacts to receiving King’s Police Medal at royal ceremony

December 2, 2025

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

December 1, 2025

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

November 19, 2025

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

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

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It inspires us to continue serving': Joy for Wolverhampton food bank team awarded King's Award for voluntary groups

'It inspires us to continue serving': Joy for Wolverhampton food bank team awarded King's Award for voluntary groups

November 11, 2025

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

November 10, 2025

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

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

November 9, 2025

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

November 5, 2025

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

October 30, 2025

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

October 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Controversy surrounding Andrew continues to grow as King heckled

Controversy surrounding Andrew continues to grow as King heckled

October 27, 2025

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: Warm Staffordshire welcome for King on visit to county

Warm Staffordshire welcome for King on visit to county

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

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: King Charles to visit Lichfield Cathedral as the royal's visit the West Midlands - here's how you can greet his royal highness

King Charles to visit Lichfield Cathedral as the royal's visit the West Midlands - here's how you can greet his royal highness

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Andrew’s ‘team’ tried to hire ‘internet trolls to hassle’ sex accuser – memoir

Andrew’s ‘team’ tried to hire ‘internet trolls to hassle’ sex accuser – memoir

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title and honours ahead of Giuffre book

Prince Andrew gives up Duke of York title and honours ahead of Giuffre book

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire made Honorary Freeman by council

Former Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire made Honorary Freeman by council

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: First openly-gay cricket player Steve Davies who started out in Kidderminster awarded MBE in King's Honours list

First openly-gay cricket player Steve Davies who started out in Kidderminster awarded MBE in King's Honours list

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity, community and business leaders from across Black Country given royal honour after being named new Deputy Lieutenants for the West Midlands

Charity, community and business leaders from across Black Country given royal honour after being named new Deputy Lieutenants for the West Midlands

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenage Cancer Trust joins other charities in dropping Duchess of York as patron

Teenage Cancer Trust joins other charities in dropping Duchess of York as patron

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Trump’s state visit begins as royals turn on the charm with Windsor welcome

Trump’s state visit begins as royals turn on the charm with Windsor welcome

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prince William marking third anniversary of late Queen’s death as Harry returns to UK

Prince William marking third anniversary of late Queen’s death as Harry returns to UK

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Duchess of Kent has died, Buckingham Palace announces

Duchess of Kent has died, Buckingham Palace announces

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: 52 royally cheerful snaps from King Charles III's visit to the West Midlands

In Pictures: 52 royally cheerful snaps from King Charles III's visit to the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: King Charles officially opens Midland Metropolitan University Hospital - and jokes about aging

King Charles officially opens Midland Metropolitan University Hospital - and jokes about aging

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 38 momentous VJ Day 80th anniversary pictures as King Charles leads the nation in paying tribute to veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

38 momentous VJ Day 80th anniversary pictures as King Charles leads the nation in paying tribute to veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: 28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

28 VJ Day war heroes - faces of veterans honoured today at emotional memorial with King at National Arboretum in Staffordshire

August 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: New picture of Anne and husband released ahead of her 75th birthday

New picture of Anne and husband released ahead of her 75th birthday

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Update: Duke of Edinburgh makes a flying visit to Wolverhampton school - this is what neighbours saw

Update: Duke of Edinburgh makes a flying visit to Wolverhampton school - this is what neighbours saw

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: William issues personal good luck message to the Lionesses ahead of Euro 2025

William issues personal good luck message to the Lionesses ahead of Euro 2025

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'My MBE reflects the collective work to build stronger, more cohesive communities in Walsall and beyond'

'My MBE reflects the collective work to build stronger, more cohesive communities in Walsall and beyond'

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I was lost for words' - We speak to the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest heroes praised in King's Birthday Honours List

'I was lost for words' - We speak to the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest heroes praised in King's Birthday Honours List

Supporting image for story: 'It's bittersweet' - Wolverhampton anti-knife crime campaigner honoured with OBE vows to continue fight

'It's bittersweet' - Wolverhampton anti-knife crime campaigner honoured with OBE vows to continue fight

Supporting image for story: Full list of King's Birthday Honours from the West Midlands

Full list of King's Birthday Honours from the West Midlands

March 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: King Charles postpones trip to Birmingham due to ‘required hospital observation’ from cancer treatment side effects

King Charles postpones trip to Birmingham due to ‘required hospital observation’ from cancer treatment side effects

March 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 15 amazing photos from Cheltenham Festival 2025, including Queen Camilla at the races

15 amazing photos from Cheltenham Festival 2025, including Queen Camilla at the races

Supporting image for story: 'A memory they will cherish for years to come' - Headteacher recounts royal visit to Walsall as pupils meet Prince William

'A memory they will cherish for years to come' - Headteacher recounts royal visit to Walsall as pupils meet Prince William

March 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prince William visits Aston Villa in training ahead of Champions League game

Prince William visits Aston Villa in training ahead of Champions League game

March 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prince of Wales jokes about record number of high-fives as he greets crowds in Black Country

Prince of Wales jokes about record number of high-fives as he greets crowds in Black Country