Very sad news indeed that David Marquand has died. Few historians have so single-handedly rescued a figure from historical oblivion as he did for Ramsay MacDonald in his epic, scholarly and highly readable biography. I and all future scholars of MacDonald stand on his shoulders

A hundred years ago today (St George's Day), King George V opened the Empire Exhibition at Wembley. The King's speech was broadcast by the BBC, the first such broadcast by a British Monarch: player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watc…

Honoured today that following recommendation from the First Minister of Wales, unanimous endorsement by the Senedd/Welsh Parliament I hove been appointed by HM King Charles III as Counsel General for Wales to the Welsh Government.

Last time this happened (in person) in the UK Commons was in 1957: api.parliament.uk/historic-hansa…

#OTD in 1982, the “Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms” came into force, becoming part of the Constitution of Canada – and an important symbol of national identity.

Book review: The fight to save the fractured Union newstatesman.com/culture/books/…

‘Thirsty, wet, desolate. The dream’: One Day author David Nicholls on the peculiar pleasure of long, soggy solo walks theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

A message from the King of Australia to the people of Australia

I reckon “Deputy Foreign Secretary” is an innovation

My National Biography entry for the late Robert Maclennan - a Labour, SDP and Liberal Democrat MP - has just gone online: oxforddnb.com/display/10.109…

The King held a (Privy) Council meeting at Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon. New Counsellors included Vaughan Gething 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, the First Minister of Wales, who made affirmation.

#OTD 1998, the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement was signed. One of the crucial figures in this process was the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Mo Mowlam.

Find out about Mowlam's career and the impact she had on the peace process👇 #OralHistory ow.ly/56Pk50NyqkB

Tanya Gold - The fragile crown: the British monarchy in crisis - New Statesman newstatesman.com/politics/socie…

Andrew Bailey, Governor of The Bank of England, and Sarah John, Chief Cashier and Executive Director of Banking, have presented King Charles III with the new banknotes featuring the King's image.

Take a peek at the new King Charles III banknotes here: b-o-e.uk/4aJJeNp

From 5 June, here are your new Bank of England banknotes which will enter circulation.
A £5, £10, £20 and £50 note - one of the most visible changes of the new reign of Charles III.
The King was presented with them today by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey 💴