The historic lord mayor’s pavilion in Cork’s Fitzgerald Park is set to get a new lease of life.

The birth of the prince means Britain’s monarchy has three generations of heirs to the throne for the first time since 1894.

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate looked relaxed and happy as they introduced their newborn son to the world, joking at how the 8lb 6oz child was a “big boy”.

The Duchess of Cambridge was hoping for a son and her wish has come true.

AN enduring love story that captivated Edwardian society is highlighted in a pair of portraits at Sotheby’s British and Irish art sale in London next Thursday (May 10).

It is just three months shy of the 190th anniversary of the visit of George IV, who was the first British monarch to come to this country without an accompanying army. Queen Elizabeth II will arrive today, accompanied by an army of media.