Many had wondered if he would mention the former king's scandals in his Christmas speech.

The country returns to stricter coronavirus restrictions on Christmas Eve until at least 12 January.

Fire crews save an elderly man and woman as "freezing" flood water traps them on a country lane.

Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.

This year's services and events are being attended by far fewer people because of the Covid outbreak.

As a young boy, Fahim saw a piano on screen in a refugee camp. "What I saw captivated me," he said.

How did French Guiana come to rely on its Hmong citizens for food?

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back.

The monarch will reflect on the hardships of the pandemic in her Christmas speech at 15:00 GMT.

The BBC has seen the 1,246-page document, which includes about 800 pages of annexes and footnotes.

From Game of Thrones to Elf - meet the family whose Christmas cards take months to make.

Analysis of how the Brexit trade deal will change relations between the UK and the EU for good

Saving thousands or anxious they need more time, six bosses explain how the Brexit deal affects them.

They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.

Nick Butter was 26 when inspiration came. He set out on a unique adventure but, despite two years' planning, wasn't ready for what came next.

In the Republic of Georgia, workers harvest the seeds of Nordmann firs for export to Europe.

The year 2020 was an eventful one for two dancing partners who began co-habiting at the age of 90, then had their Covid jabs.

The story of Bing Crosby and 'White Christmas'

How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry.

Described as one of the modern greats of classical music, he was a hugely charismatic figure.

The new rule will begin on 28 December amid concerns over the new variant of coronavirus.