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The late Queen Elizabeth was known to be somewhat of a creature of habit, and celebrations like Easter were no exception - The Mirror breaks down what every Easter entailed for the late monarch

SIR – Your report (“Energy companies hoarding customers’ billions”, December 27) captures my experience exactly.

SIR – I spent nearly 30 years at the BBC, mainly in an editorial role in the radio newsroom – which included the night we joined the Common Market – later on Today, Radio 1, Radio 4 and in news management.

SIR – Andrew Pearse (Letters, December 21) is right – the problems facing the NHS are far too great for one party to address, though I was pleased that Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, recognised the need for reform from the Labour benches.

The activity at WHSmith Travel in Heathrow T5 took place during the Platinum Jubilee

Of all the tasting experiences you’d expect to find in Stellenbosch, Turkish Delight and Turkish coffee is probably not one of them. But Dilek Aktan of TurkSpirit brings an authentic taste of her home country to a hidden café off Plein Street.

From giving up chocolate for lent to distributing symbolic gifts in recognition of public service, the royal family follows a host of Easter traditions.

SIR – What is this talk of “Christmas lunch”?

Charbonnel et Walker's chief chocolate maker says Her Majesty favours the floral when she orders a box

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