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Kate Middleton got drunk there. Admittedly there are no such proclamations outside the Old Boot Inn pub in Stanford Dingley, Berkshire, but as the Kate Middleton country tour confirms this is the future Princess' favourite pub and, given the grand tradition of English tippling, it’s very likely she has had one too many ales or pear ciders or vodka Slimlines (a popular chick drink here) at the establishment over the years.

Chinese New Year in Beijing: It’s a time of year when fireworks rain down from the sky 24-hours a day and all of China takes time off work to head to the city’s finest attractions and stare at me

Setting out to see the world 10 years ago I was carefree and beyond excited; today I'm in the midst of a mile-high panic attack

Tips on what to pack for your next vacation

Whether it's for the stunning views, fabulous cocktails, or bacon, egg and dim sum breakfasts, a trip to Beijing's tallest building is a must