An exclusive peek inside the life of Carole Middleton

Plus Charles Moore on George H W Bush, and our ultimate gift guide [View email online](. [Update your preferences](. [The Telegraph][The Telegraph]( Thursday, December 6, 2018 From The Editor Find out what the Editor of The Telegraph thinks you should be reading this week. From Brexit bedlam to the ultimate gift guide – my Telegraph picks of the week By Chris Evans Editor, The Telegraph Dear reader, It has been a week of historic significance in Westminster. Indeed, our columnist and the Prime Minister’s former chief adviser, Nick Timothy, has described it as “[the week that Brexit was finally killed off](. Will Theresa May somehow persuade enough MPs to vote for her deal on Tuesday? Or will a different deal pass through? Will Brexit be postponed, [a possibility we reported on this morning]( Or will we stay in the EU after all? I have spent much of the week discussing the permutations with my colleagues but, like everyone else, am not sure where we will end up. If, understandably, you’re confused, Sherelle Jacobs, with the help of our graphics team, has done an excellent job of [charting the likely outcomes](. Away from politics, it was a pleasure to read Lisa Armstrong’s fascinating [two-part interview with Carole Middleton](. The grandmother of the future king rarely speaks publicly – in fact this was her first interview – and it was a welcome insight into the life of a successful businesswoman who is devoted to her now very famous family. There was a poignant state funeral yesterday for George H W Bush, who achieved so much in his life, including overseeing a peaceful end to the Cold War and repelling Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait. [Charles Moore’s tribute]( remembers how the United States’ 41st president put service above ego. If, like me, you tend to leave your Christmas shopping rather late, you might find our smart [Christmas gift guide finder]( rather helpful. Our experts have chosen 480 perfect presents that you could give to your loved ones. It is worth having a look. Chris PS I would like to thank all our readers who have donated to our [Christmas charity appeal](. Nearly 100 of our editors, journalists, cartoonists and columnists spent last Sunday fielding phone calls from so many of you, [raising £85,000](. Every year I am amazed by the generosity of the Telegraph community. My Choices [Theresa May]( Nick Timothy: This was the week that Brexit died. [Read the full article.]( [Telegraph cartoon]( Brexit chaos: if Parliament defeats the PM's deal, what could happen next? [Read the full article.]( [Carole Middleton]( Exclusive: Carole Middleton's first interview: 'Life is really normal - most of the time'. [Read the full article.]( [George HW Bush addressing campaign fundraiser]( George H W Bush - the last leader whose ego didn’t come first. [Read the full article.]( The Telegraph Christmas gift guide: 2018 edition. [Browse the full list.]( [Boris Johnson at the Telegraph Christmas charity appeal phone-in]( Christmas charity appeal: Telegraph campaign beats last year's total, raising £85,000. [Read the full article.]( What did you think? Please contact me with your feedback at totheeditor@telegraph.co.uk or tweet me [@chrisevans1]( Although I am unable to respond individually to all the emails I receive, I would like you to know that I do read, and note, your comments and am grateful to you for sending them to me. Share this newsletter [Email](mailto:%20?subject=Take%20a%20look%20at%20this%20new%20newsletter%20from%20The%20Telegraph&body=Hi,%0D%0A%0D%0AI%20want%20to%20share%20The%20Telegraph's%20newsletter%20with%20you...%0D%0A%0D%0A [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Telegraph][The Telegraph]( From The Editor See more Telegraph newsletters [Front Bench]( | [Brexit Bulletin]( | [Football Nerd]( | [Technology Intelligence]( You are receiving this email because you are a registrant or subscriber of the Telegraph. Please do not reply to this email. Terms and conditions apply to all offers, prices and competitions that may be shown in this email. For full details please click on the advertised offer. The Telegraph reserves the right to withdraw these offers without notice. If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please [update your preferences](. In accordance with the 2018 Data Protection Act, Telegraph Media Group Limited and its group companies are committed to protecting your privacy. If you wish to know more please access our [privacy policy](. This email is from Telegraph Media Group Limited or its group companies - 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT. Registered in England under No 451593.