Strictly’s Maisie Smith joined show to boost her family’s morale after dad Stephen lost his job

Maisie Smith competed on the most recent season of Strictly Come Dancing in the hopes it would boost family morale, after her dad Stephen lost his job at a bank. The 19-year-old EastEnders star was among the finalists competing for the coveted gliterball on Saturday night’s show, which saw Bill Bailey walk away victorious. And … Read more

Prince Charles dons traditional Scottish wear to give ‘morale boost’ on hospital visit

Kilty pleasures: Prince Charles dons traditional Scottish wear to give ‘morale boost’ to delighted health workers on hospital visit The Prince of Wales wore a kilt to visit Caithness General Hospital in Scotland Prince Charles gave a ‘morale boost’ and thanked health workers during the visit  Staff at the hospital in Wick said they were … Read more

Vogue editor Audrey Withers played a vital role in boosting morale on the home front during the war

Alexandra Shulman, who edited Vogue from 1992 to 2017, on the style-setter with whom she found much in common When Audrey Withers became editor of British Vogue at the age of 35, there was widespread rationing and the American owner Condé Nast demanded staff cuts. Those left on the magazine often worked out of the … Read more