Scientists' special royal delivery at Antarctic 'outpost'

WORKERS at a British research station in the Antarctic have received a special gift from King Charles - and it has warmed the cockles of their hearts.

- LAURA ELSTON

The scientists wrote to the monarch asking for an official letter box to replace their battered replica and received one in the next post... several months later. The request was sent by Kirsten Shaw, who runs the postal logistics service at Rothera Research Station on chilly Adelaide Island.