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Charles and Camilla’s Visit to Australia, Day One

  November 10, 2015 at 8:58 am by

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have departed New Zealand and landed in Australia today for the second leg of their royal tour. They were welcomed at RAAF Base Edinburgh just north of Adelaide in the early afternoon by an official party headed by Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, before heading up to the Barossa Valley. View image | gettyimages.com In Tanunda, thousands lined the main street to catch … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Sunday Marked in Britain with Dutch Attendance

  November 8, 2015 at 3:15 pm by

Britain has honoured it’s war dead during a service at the Cenotaph in London, with Queen Elizabeth II leading the tributes. This year’s service was also attended by King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. View image | gettyimages.com Two-minutes silence was heard across the country at 11am, before the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Dutch King, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal, the … Continue reading →

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Queen Elizabeth Joined By Family At The Festival of Remembrance

  November 7, 2015 at 9:09 pm by

Members of the British Royal Family tonight attended the Festival of Remembrance hosted by the British Royal Legion at Royal Albert Hall, ahead of tomorrow’s Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph. View image | gettyimages.com Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, … Continue reading →

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Charles and Camilla’s Visit to New Zealand, Days Three and Four

  November 7, 2015 at 7:03 am by

On their third day in New Zealand, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were originally scheduled to have a private day, but ended up attending the parade held in Wellington in honour of the victorious All Blacks. Charles and Camilla meet with the World Cup winning rugby team before they departed the Parliament building in New Zealand’s capital for the parade, and the Prince received rapturous cheers and laughter when he addressed the … Continue reading →

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Military Men Philip and Harry Visit Field of Remembrance

  November 5, 2015 at 6:08 pm by

The Duke of Edinburgh and his grandson Prince Harry have paid a joint visit to the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, placing poppy crosses amongst the field during its official opening. View image | gettyimages.com The two royal men placed their crosses in front of the Graves of the Unknown British Soldiers before saluting, while the Dean of Westminster offered a prayer for the memories of the fallen: “For the … Continue reading →

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Charles and Camilla’s Visit to New Zealand, Day Two

  November 5, 2015 at 8:58 am by

Day two of their tour of New Zealand began with separate events in Wellington for the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Prince Charles paid a visit to Tawa College, where he was welcomed by students performing the haka, the traditional Māori war dance. He spent time speaking with several students about sports, their music lessons, and also the sustainability of wool to younger students who have studied the product (Charles himself … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip Tours Underground Railway Construction Site

  November 4, 2015 at 5:19 pm by

The Duke of Edinburgh engaged one of his passions during a tour of the underground railway site being constructed underneath Farrington today. Donning a fluro orange safety vest and a white hard hat, Prince Philip was shown the tunnels being waterproofed, walked the new platforms and spoke with the engineers and workers who are completing the Crossrail project. View image | gettyimages.com The Duke has a long-standing interest in engineering, … Continue reading →

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British Royals Welcome President of Kazakhstan

  November 4, 2015 at 12:06 pm by

Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, The Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Andrew, Duke of York welcomed Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev and the First lady in Buckingham Palace today. The President of Kazakhstan is on an official visit to the UK. During the visit, President Nursultan Nazarbayev briefed the Queen on his visit and the agreements signed. View image | gettyimages.com

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Marie of Romania’s Heart Returned to Pelişor Castle

  November 4, 2015 at 10:49 am by

The late Queen Marie of Romania’s heart was returned to her place of death yesterday, in a ceremony attended by her great-granddaughter Crown Princess Margarita, as well as her descendants in the Austria-Tuscany line. Beginning at the National Museum of Romanian History, the silver casket containing the British-born Queen’s heart was given a military farewell in front of a crowded street before it was placed into a car and driven to … Continue reading →

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Charles and Camilla’s Visit to New Zealand, Day One

  November 4, 2015 at 8:19 am by

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall touched down in New Zealand today, beginning their twelve-day tour of the country and it’s neighbour, Australia. Weather typical of New Zealand – wind – greeted the couple upon their early afternoon arrival at Wellington International Airport, playing havoc with Camilla’s skirt and umbrella. Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh were inside the military terminal to welcome the couple, … Continue reading →

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Well Done Team! Harry Greets Walking With The Wounded Trekkers

  November 1, 2015 at 5:29 pm by

After presenting the Rugby World Cup trophy on Saturday night at Twickenham Stadium, it was then to Buckingham Palace on Sunday for Prince Harry, as he welcomed the six ex-servicemen and women who participated in the Walk of Britain. Andrew Bement, Matt Fisher, Stewart Hill, Matt Fisher, Scott Ransley, Alec Robotham, Scott Ransley and Kirstie Ennis were greeted by the Prince in the forecourt of the Palace, marking the conclusion … Continue reading →

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Prince Harry Presents Rugby World Cup Trophy To New Zealand’s All Blacks

  October 31, 2015 at 8:27 pm by

Prince Harry was joined by his grandfather, Prince Philip, and his brother, Prince William, at the Rugby World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand tonight at Twickenham Stadium. View image | gettyimages.com The three Princes watched on as the All Blacks defeated the Wallabies 34-17 to take out back-to-back Webb Ellis trophies. Prince Albert II of Monaco was also present for the match. View image | gettyimages.com Once the game … Continue reading →

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Prince Harry Meets the Obamas, Promotes Support for Wounded Veterans

  October 28, 2015 at 7:15 pm by

It was all about a cause close to his heart for Prince Harry on his flying visit to the East Coast of the United States today, as he met with the Obamas and visited wounded veterans. View image | gettyimages.com The Prince stopped at the White House for a meeting with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr Jill Biden, the wife of the Vice President, before the trio headed down to … Continue reading →

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Catherine’s Busy Day

  October 27, 2015 at 10:00 pm by

The Duchess of Cambridge attended an event to learn more about Chance UK charity which took place at Islington Town Hall in North London. The Duchess of Cambridge arrived wearing a recycled grey Orla Kiely dress and black pumps with her hair in a ponytail. During the visit, the Duchess met with children, their mentors and parents. She also attended a reception of the charity and met with some of … Continue reading →

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William, Catherine and Harry Attend ‘Spectre’ Premiere

  October 27, 2015 at 4:42 am by

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by Prince Harry for the new James Bond 007 film ‘Spectre’ premiere London at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The royals walked the red carpet and posed for a few pictures. They were also greeted by director Sam Mendes. Once inside, they were greeted by the actors and shared a few jokes. View image | gettyimages.com The Duchess of Cambridge wore a … Continue reading →

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William, Catherine and Harry Attend The Charities Forum Event

  October 26, 2015 at 12:09 pm by

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended an event arranged by The Charities Forum in London. The event was held at the BAFTA headquarters in Piccadilly where the royals were joined with more than 30 organizations that they work with and of charities they are patrons of. View image | gettyimages.com The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry spent time with children during an arts and … Continue reading →

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Visit Dundee

  October 23, 2015 at 4:00 pm by

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland, made their first official visit to Dundee, Scotland today. The purpose of their visit was to highlight mental health issues affecting young people. View image | gettyimages.com The couple met with young people dealing with mental health challenges. They also visited The Corner and participated in an anti-bullying workshop and held a private meeting with … Continue reading →

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Princess Eugenie Opens Newcastle University London Campus

  October 23, 2015 at 6:37 am by

Princess Eugenie of York opened the new London campus of her alma mater, Newcastle University, on Wednesday night. Alongside the University’s vice-chancellor, Professor Chris Brink, she attended a reception held to make the opening, and met with staff and students before unveiling a sculpture, entitled ‘Critical Mass’, designed by fellow graduate Joseph Hillier. Last night @nclalumni Princess Eugenie helped launch @NewcastleUniLDN https://t.co/FJ2NEpEjSu pic.twitter.com/yDzreOk7Yh — Newcastle University (@StudentsNCL) October 22, 2015 The Princess … Continue reading →

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Second Day of President Xi’s Visit to the UK

  October 21, 2015 at 8:00 pm by

President Xi Jinping of China has continued his state visit to the United Kingdom today, the day focusing on business and industry. At Lancaster House, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined President Xi and First Lady Peng at a cultural collaboration event, where the creative and technological aspects of both China and the UK were highlighted in an exhibition. Jackie Chan was present for the event, posing for photos with … Continue reading →

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Joint Horse Whispering Engagement for the Queen and Camilla

  October 21, 2015 at 1:38 pm by

The Duchess of Cornwall was joined by her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth, during a visit to the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace today, where the royal duo watched a horse whispering demonstration by Monty Roberts. Camilla’s patronage, The Brooke, an agency that advocates for the welfare of horses, donkeys and mules internationally, arranged the demonstration (Monty Roberts is their Global ambassador), which saw the horse whisperer train a five-year-old mare. View image … Continue reading →

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