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With tremendous wit and wisdom, the former head of Margaret Thatcher’s policy unit identifies the qualities particular to dictators – and warns against consigning such people to history

The King will be hosting a special ceremony of thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral on Wednesday, where he will be presented with the Honours of Scotland - the nation's crown jewels.

The Honours of Scotland comprise the Crown of Scotland, the Sceptre and the Sword of State and are believed to be the oldest Crown jewels in Britain.

After three years, the gallery opens its (new) doors to reveal a brilliant transformation that includes a luminous show on a British pioneer of colour photography

Rare 1623 missal bears signature of Catholic priest John Huddleston, who hid king after final defeat by Cromwell’s forces

The news has been so dull this week we might as well continue to pursue last week's investigations concerning the historical value of English pub names. If nothing else it may prompt readers to recall some of the more exotic inns where they have supped ale. It beats politics anyway.

The church is steeped in history, including being the former worship place for Robert Burns.

The priceless objects are part of the Crown Jewels – the nation’s most precious treasures

The priceless objects are part of the Crown Jewels – the nation’s most precious treasures.

Most items of regalia used for coronation are at most 350-years-old, but there is one notable exception

Signed copy of 1660 Declaration of Breda, which restored monarchy in Britain after Cromwell’s rule, goes on sale in May