100-year-old woman shares secret to long life: ‘40 cigarettes a day and marmalade’

100-year-old woman shares secret to long life: ‘40 cigarettes a day and marmalade’

A woman turning 100 says the secret to her long life is “marmalade and 40 cigarettes a day.” Margaret Ham, 99, will be celebrating the milestone birthday on Saturday, June 27. Despite still smoking around 20 to 40 cigarettes a day, Margaret “hobbles and potters” around her home independently. Her granddaughter Rachael Matthews, 47, said … Read more

Live updates: No more marmalade sandwiches as queen tribute

Live updates: No more marmalade sandwiches as queen tribute

LONDON — Officials in charge of the park outside Buckingham Palace have told people to stop leaving marmalade sandwiches as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II because of the “negative impact on the park’s wildlife.” Some mourners have left the snacks alongside floral tributes at Buckingham Palace and neighboring Green Park. The sandwiches are a … Read more

Mourners Have Been Asked To Stop Leaving Paddington Bears And Marmalade Sandwiches For The Queen

Mourners Have Been Asked To Stop Leaving Paddington Bears And Marmalade Sandwiches For The Queen

In London, the site for floral tributes is at Green Park next to Buckingham Palace, where officials who manage the so-called Royal Parks have issued guidance on what to do. For instance, officials have asked the public to remove plastic wrapping from any flowers before leaving them. This will make it easier for the flowers … Read more