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The English toads making their homes in the treetops — and baffling researchers at Cambridge

South America is famous for its tree frogs — but it turns out that Britain ought to be just as well known for its tree toads. Annunciata Elwes reports.

The Duchess of Cornwall: ‘I have a profound sense of being at home in the countryside’

In her leader article in the 13th July 2022 issue of Country Life, guest editor HRH The Duchess of Cornwall talks about her love of being out in the country, her childhood in the South Downs, the darker side of Britain's rural idyll and the farmers, fishermen, butchers and artisans who are the backbone of the countryside.

Camilla's Country Life: How to watch the behind-the-scenes television documentary about The Duchess of Cornwall's Country Life guest-edit

Find out where and how to watch the ITV documentary 'Camilla's Country Life', all about The Duchess of Cornwall's guest-edited issue of Country Life.

What's inside The Duchess of Cornwall's guest-edited issue of Country Life — and how to get your copy

We're thrilled and delighted that HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has guest edited the 13 July 2022 edition of Country Life magazine.

The Duchess of Cornwall's country champions, from a bee master and an equine therapist to The Prince of Wales and Jeremy Clarkson

The Duchess of Cornwall names her countryside champions in the 13 July 2022 issue, which she has guest edited. Among them are her husband The Prince of Wales — whom she describes as ‘a countryman to the core’— as well as a wine producer, a bee master and TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson.

Video: The Duchess of Cornwall's guest-edit of Country Life, as featured on the BBC

Watch Paula Lester on BBC Breakfast discussing The Duchess of Cornwall's guest-edit of Country Life magazine, out on 13th July 2022.

The behind-the-scenes story of The Duchess of Cornwall's guest-edit of Country Life

The 13 July 2022 edition of Country Life, guest-edited by HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has been a huge effort stretched out over many months.

The Duchess of Cornwall's rescue dogs adorn a royal frontispiece like you've never seen before

This week’s frontispiece breaks from tradition — but they’re still ‘Girls in Pearls’.

Battle over the green verges of Britain as many 'slashed while in full bloom'

When should a grass verge be cut? It might seem an innocuous question, but it's something of a battleground between residents and local councils, as Carla Passino reports.

The Duchess of Cornwall, as photographed by The Duchess of Cambridge for Country Life

The upcoming 13 July 2022 issue of Country Life is being guest-edited by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall — and the cover portrait was taken by her daughter-in-law, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.

Opinion: 'The Strategic Food Policy has been castrated by the government — and our children will pay the price'

Our columnist has strong words after what could have been a meaningful change for the better has been 'hijacked by the big food companies'.

Right to buy 'fundamentally altered the way in which we looked at our home as a route to financial prosperity'

House prices are almost five times higher in real terms than they were in 1952, with most of the increase happening in the last generation to freeze out the younger generations. Lydia Stangroom and Toby Keel take a look at the sobering numbers behind a new report.

'Were it not for Country Life, Sealyhams would be extinct by now’

Sealyham terrier breeder Harry Parsons has welcomed a new litter of puppies — great news for a breed which teetered on the edge of extinction not long ago.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Seven of the defining images from four days of celebration

We've picked out our favourite images from the celebrations across the country.

The strangest things named after Queen Elizabeth II, from flower markets to a Filipino teenage celebrity

A rose, a reservoir and a telescope are only some of the many quirky places and objects called Elizabeth II after The Queen, finds Carla Passino.

The Queen's official Platinum Jubilee portrait unveiled, taken by Ranald Mackechnie at Windsor Castle

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's official Platinum Jubilee portrait photograph has been unveiled.

The Queen's best appearances on the Country Life frontispiece page

8 of the best frontispieces of Elizabeth II from Country Life.

The Country Life guide to running the ultimate Platinum Jubilee street party

It’s time to dust off your tartan and put on a tiara, says Debora Robertson, in her handy guide to organising the ultimate Platinum Jubilee street party.

We asked six top architects to reimagine Buckingham Palace — here's what they came up with

Curious Questions: What is a jubilee?

The celebration of HM's Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee is imminent — but what is a jubilee, and where does this strange word come from? Martin Fone investigates.