• Longest Ever Reigning Monarch - long to reign over us
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    Long to Reign Over Us

    As the national anthem itself dictates; The Queen is “Long to reign over us”. Today, Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest ever reigning British monarch, as the previous record which belonged to Queen Victoria, passes on. Today, Her Majesty will have been on the throne for over 23, 226 days,16 hours and 23 minutes – which is a long time considering she was…

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    It’s Gourmet Cinema Club Season

    Summer’s almost gone but the good news is, now’s the perfect time to kick back and watch a film or two. Not long ago, we sent some of our colleagues to attend the Gourmet Cinema Club at Sanctum Soho (billed as London’s first rock and roll hotel) – and they loved it. With Halloween hotting up and Christmas on its way, Sanctum…

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    20 Post Summer Holiday Activities for Parents

    As magical as they can be, the summer holidays can be taxing on mums and dads, especially those with really little ones. Read our previous blog about ways to entertain the kids if you’re struggling for inventive ways after a busy summer. So, the kids have gone back to school and if you’re a parent reading this, you’re probably feeling a…

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    Notting Hill Carnival Fever

    Europe’s biggest arts festival, Notting Hill Carnival, is back again this bank holiday weekend for yet another year. As carnival fever is starting to spread over London, we’ve delved into the carnival’s history and found out some interesting facts. Here’s a little look at carnival by numbers. Be warned: a LOT of chickens and goats help make up this west London event…

  • Highlights from RLD's SummerSpeed at Brands Hatch.
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    Highlights from SummerSpeed at Brands Hatch

    This morning we revved up our engines and kicked off #SummerSpeed, our driving extravaganza at the world-famous Brands Hatch Circuit. Here at Red Letter Days, we don’t like to let a little bit of rain ruffle our feathers, so despite the drizzle, we got things off to a roaring start. To give you a little glimpse of the action, here…