As Wootton Bassett today becomes the first town in more than a century to be granted Royal status, TINA EDISS offers a guide to some of the other places that proudly share the prefix

HAYLEY LEAVER offers a guide to the UK's best royal retreats

From beachcombing to theme parks, LIZ BIRD selects the best British days out

ROB CROSSAN checks in to a newly opened contemporary hotel right in the heart of Royal Windsor

With exactly two years until the start of London's Games, LEE MANNION discovers some gold medal venues