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The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh Make University Visit

February 21, 2009 at 8:19 pm by Ella Kay

HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh carried out a royal engagement at the Brentford Campus of Thames Valley University in Hounslow on February 20. The pair was on hand to open a new teaching facility for the university, which is renowned for its music programs and counts famous artists like Freddie Mercury, Pete Townshend, and Jay Kay among its alumni. The new facility will house, among other … Continue reading →

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The Duke of Edinburgh Resumes Royal Duties in Cambridge

February 13, 2009 at 1:04 pm by Ella Kay

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh went on his first royal engagements yesterday since injuring his back in a carriage-driving accident. Prince Philip looked much recovered as he carried out various engagements throughout Cambridge. Over the course of his visit to the university town, The Duke christened a new rowing boat, unveiled a statue of Charles Darwin (who was celebrating his 200th birthday), and named a train. The Duke of Edinburgh … Continue reading →

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The Duke of Edinburgh Back in Action at Sandringham

February 8, 2009 at 8:01 pm by Ella Kay

After two weeks of speculation about the state of his health, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh made his first public appearance this weekend since injuring his back in a carriage driving accident. He accompanied his wife, HM The Queen, to a Sunday morning church service at St. Mary Magdalen’s near Sandringham House, and walked unaided from the car to the steps of the church. He was also photographed this weekend … Continue reading →

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