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The Prince and Princess of Wales Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

  March 18, 2023 at 4:56 pm by

Yesterday, Friday March 17, St.Patrick’s Day, the Prince and Princess of Wales were present at the 1st Battalion Irish Guards’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade held at Mons Barracks in Aldershot.For the Princess it was the first parade since becoming Colonel of the Regiment while the Prince is outgoing Colonel.The Princess of Wales presented the sprig of shamrock to Turlough Mὸr, the 17th Regimental Mascot of the Irish Guards.After the presentation … Continue reading →

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British Royal Family at Commonwealth Day Service

  March 13, 2023 at 4:31 pm by

Today, Monday March 13, members of the British Royal Family were present at the multi-faith service held at Westminster Abbey to celebrate Commonwealth Day, the first since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.King Charles, for his first Commonwealth Day Service as monarch, was joined by Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.In his speech … Continue reading →

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King Charles III Gives Prince Edward ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ Title

  March 10, 2023 at 7:54 am by

King Charles III has conferred the title of Duke of Edinburgh on his youngest brother, the Earl of Wessex, on the occasion of his 59th birthday. The King is honouring the wishes of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. A palace statement says: “His Majesty the King has been pleased to confer the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, on … Continue reading →

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The Prince and Princess of Wales Attend The BAFTAs 2023

  February 19, 2023 at 8:36 pm by

On Sunday February 19, the Prince and Princess of Wales attended the BAFTA Awards 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. During the ceremony Dame Helen Mirren, who played Queen Elizabeth II in 2006’s biographical drama “The Queen” winning an Oscar and Bafta, paid a tribute to the late Queen saying: “Cinema at its best, does what Her Majesty did effortlessly — bring us together and unite us in a … Continue reading →

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The Prince and Princess of Wales Hand Out the Earthshot Prize Awards 2021 On Their Las Day in Boston

  December 3, 2022 at 11:17 pm by

Yesterday, Friday December 2nd, the Prince and Princess of Wales started the last day in Boston with a separate agenda.The Prince of Wales paid a visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, a library and museum dedicated to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, thirty-fifth president of the United States. Upon the arrival at the library the Prince was welcomed by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the … Continue reading →

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Second Day in Boston for the Prince and Princess of Wales

  December 1, 2022 at 9:33 pm by

Today, Thursday December 1st, the Prince and Princess of Wales started their second day of the official visit in Somerville, a city in the northwest of Boston, where they paid a visit to the organization Greentown Labs, North America’s largest clean-tech incubator. Greentown Labs, founded in 2011, helps more than 200 climate tech startups to work on solutions for some of the climate challenges. The Royal Couple toured the plant and was … Continue reading →

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The Prince and Princess of Wales Begin Visit to Boston

  November 30, 2022 at 11:00 pm by

Today, Wednesday November 30, the Prince and Princess of Wales started a three-day official visit to in Boston, Massachusetts, where the Royal Couple, on Friday December 2nd, will attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony. The Earthshot Prize is a global prize for the environment and it was launched and organized by The Royal Foundation and Prince William.Upon the arrival at the Logan Airport, the Prince and the Princess … Continue reading →

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South African State Visit to Britain: Last Day

  November 23, 2022 at 7:24 pm by

Today, Wednesday November 23, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, started their second and last day of the state visit to the United Kingdom by visiting the Royal Botanic Garden Kew, a botanic garden that houses the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world” and was founded in 1840. The President, accompanied by the Earl of Wessex, toured the garden.Afterwards the President … Continue reading →

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South African President Begins State Visit to Britain

  November 22, 2022 at 6:28 pm by

Today, Tuesday November 22, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, started a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, the first state visit of King Charles’ reign.The Prince and Princess of Wales, on behalf of the King, greeted the President at the Corinthia Hotel and then they moved to Horse Guards Parade for the official welcoming ceremony.At noon took place the official welcoming ceremony at Horse … Continue reading →

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British Royals Attend Festival of Remembrance and Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph

  November 13, 2022 at 9:42 pm by

This weekend the British Royal Family took part in the ceremonies of Remembrance Day. This was the first Remembrance weekend since the death of Queen Elisabeth and the first presieded by King Charles. On Saturday evening, November 12, King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and Tim Lawrence, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra, attended the Festival of … Continue reading →

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Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

  September 19, 2022 at 8:13 pm by

The official mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II, the U.K.’s longest-reigning monarch, culminated Monday morning with her state funeral in London’s ancient Westminster Abbey. The guest list for the service included around 500 foreign dignitaries.Queen Elizabeth died on September 8 at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle, her beloved country estate in Scotland. Her eldest son, now King Charles III, has led the royal family the nation, the commonwealth and the world in honoring … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away, Aged 96

  September 8, 2022 at 1:32 pm by

Buckingham Palace has this evening announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” the Palace statement said. Details of her funeral arrangements will be announced in due course. Her eldest son, Charles, has ascended the British throne. Queen Elizabeth, who … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth II under medical supervision after health concerns

  September 8, 2022 at 11:23 am by

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is under «medical supervision» over concerns for her health, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral” a palace statement said. The 96-year-old monarch has been in her Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland for the summer holiday. The queen who has … Continue reading →

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Turns 40

  June 21, 2022 at 11:44 am by

Today, Tuesday June 21, Prince William celebrates his 40th birthday. The Prince, born on 21 June 1982, at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London, is the elder son of The Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales and the second in line to the British throne. Prince William has a younger brother, Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex (born in 1984). The Prince received his early education at Wetherby School in … Continue reading →

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Trooping the Colour Kicks off Jubilee Weekend

  June 2, 2022 at 4:01 pm by

Today the streets of London were taken over by the annual Trooping the Colour parade, celebrating te official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II ánd kickstarting the four-day celebration to commemorate her 70-year reign. At precisely 11am the royal party will arrived at Horse Guards parade on Whitehall to make the inspection of the Guards and the Household Cavalry. The working members of the Royal Family went on horse and in … Continue reading →

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British Royals Attend Anzac Day Service

  April 25, 2022 at 1:10 pm by

Today, Monday April 25, members of the British Royal Family took part in the commemorations for Anzac Day, to pay respect to Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who lost their lives during the wars. At dawn, the Duke of Gloucester was present at the Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial and New Zealand Memorial at London’s Hyde Park Corner. Then the Duke of Cambridge, at The Cenotaph war … Continue reading →

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Queen Letizia and Prince Charles Visit an Exhibition

  April 5, 2022 at 4:36 pm by

Today, Tuesday April 4, Her Majesty Queen Letizia, along with of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, visited the exhibition “Zurbarán: The Twelve Tribes of Israel: Jacob and His Sons” held at the Auckland Castle in the English county of Durham. The exhibition displays the 17th-century paintings of Francisco de Zurbarán which consist in “life-size portraits with representations of the twelve sons who formed the twelve tribes of Israel … Continue reading →

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Royal Tour of The Caribbean Comes to An End

  March 27, 2022 at 3:57 pm by

Saturday March 26, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started their eight and last day of the Platinum Jubilee Tour of the Caribbean in Abaco, island in the northern Bahamas. There the Royal couple, aolong with the wife of the Prime Minister, Ann-Marie Davis, paid a visit to the Daystar Evangelical Church where they were welcomed by Pastor Silbert Mills. Following the Hurricane Dorian of 2019, 75% of homes across … Continue reading →

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Royal Tour of The Caribbean: The Bahamas – Day Two

  March 26, 2022 at 7:12 am by

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started today, Friday March 25, their second day in The Bahamas. The first event was a visit at the Sybil Strachan Primary School in Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, where the Royal couple was welcomed by Minister of Education, Glenys Hanna-Martin, and the school’s principal, Ricardo Rolle. During the visit at school the Duke and the Duchess attended a musical performance from the … Continue reading →

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Royal Tour of The Caribbean: Farewell Jamaica, Hello Bahamas

  March 25, 2022 at 3:28 am by

Today, Thursday March 24, The Duke and Duchess had one last engagement in Jamaica before leaving for the Bahamas, the third and last stop of the Platinum Jubilee Tour of the Caribbean. The Royal couple was present at the inaugural Commissioning Parade for service personnel from across the Caribbean who have recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy’s Officer Training Programme at Up-Park Camp, headquarters of the Jamaica Defence Force. The … Continue reading →

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