The Duke of Cambridge Current Events 2: January 2014 - July 2018

[CrownPrincessJava]

It’s likely the Duke of Cambridge will join Prince Harry and Meghan at an Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey this afternoon, a palace source says. Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter)
via Twitter

Sounds like William is going to be taking on a duty today. Interesting that he'd choose a memorial service. Questions about his newborn son could overshadow things a bit. Or at the very least make things...I don't know. It just seems odd.

William takes Anzac day seriously. I'm glad he'll be there. Especially since George and Charlotte will be at school etc

 

[Lady Nimue]

George and Charlotte at school. The baby is sleeping. Likely Catherine is sleeping, too, in-between baby sessions. Not much for a guy to do.

 

[royal rob]

George and Charlotte at school. The baby is sleeping. Likely Catherine is sleeping, too, in-between baby sessions. Not much for a guy to do.

Ha as if !! new born baby !!! Also something to do ha ha

 

[CrownPrincessJava]

Ha as if !! new born baby !!! Also something to do ha ha

Lady Nimue is right. I sent my husband out with his friends after our second was born, and i had a csection. Our first was still having afternoon naps and the newborn was sleeping and feeding.

Catherine and William has household help too, don't forget that.

 

[royal rob]

And don’t forget we don’t really know what their doing

 

[MARG]

We can only ever imagine, but if William appears at the ANZAC Service it will be a mark of respect noted by the ANZAC's and IMO he would possibly reflect and pray that his three beautiful children will never experience the horrors of war.

 

[royal rob]

What we all want for our children but if he’s not there it doesn’t show Disrespect. I’m sure there has been times some royal hasn’t been there goodness me they have done what everyone wanted them to do come out for dozens of media smile show the baby etc etc Now give them a break and do what’s best for his family

 

[Biri]

Whe William shouldn't return to his engagements?
It's Kate who has just recently given birth, not he.

 

[royal rob]

Times have changed thank god men have paternally leave these days it’s usually 3 weeks yes the women gives birth but both parents raise and care for there babies

 

[monica_]

Westminster Abbey also tweeted that Prince William will attend today's service. If the service will begin around 12:00, we will see him soon.

 

[royal rob]

Everyone happy now Will has gone

 

[Osipi]

William very well could have chosen not to attend and stay home with his wife and his beautiful family. The fact that he has chosen to attend the ANZAC service tells the world that he takes these things seriously. He wants to do what he's been born to do. He has a deep respect for those that have served and given the ultimate sacrifice in war. Its the proof in the pudding to a lot of people that have called William "lazy" and "work shy"

Its also just a couple of hours out of the day. Westminster Abbey is not that far removed from Kensington Palace. He'll be home most likely before the older kids get home from school. He's not abandoning his family to go on a foreign tour or anything like that. He's going to a church service then home again.

All is well.

 

[Pranter]

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE WILL OPEN LONDON BRIDGE STATION

Wednesday 9th May 2018

The Duke of Cambridge will officially open London Bridge Station on Wednesday 9th May.

The Duke will arrive at London Bridge Station by train. He will be met by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP and Mr Mark Carne, Chief Executive of Network Rail. The Duke will proceed on foot to the escalators which descend into the new station concourse.

His Royal Highness will meet groups of apprentices, project leaders and long term staff involved in the redevelopment project.

He will proceed across the concourse to meet architects and view the model of the new station before taking his seat for the official opening ceremony. At the conclusion The Duke will unveil a plaque to mark the official opening of London Bridge Station.

London Bridge Station has been redeveloped in a five-year £1billion transformation programme which has created has two-thirds more space for passengers, enabling almost twice as many passengers to use Britain’s fourth busiest station every day. Work began in 2012 with the removal of the old train shed and now for the first time in its history, all 15 platforms at London Bridge are accessible from one central point, simplifying the layout of the station for passengers.

The huge, street level concourse is the largest in the United Kingdom, and is roughly the size of the pitch at Wembley Stadium. Work also included a major track upgrade, a new rail underpass at Bermondsey and platform conversions and extensions, all of which have enabled a 30 per cent increase in train capacity. The development is also helping to regenerate the local areas of Bermondsey and Southwark through public access north to south through the station and hundreds of jobs created with the creation of 80 new station shops, cafés and restaurants.

 

[PrincessofEurope]

Yesterday evening William attend Welsh rugby captain Sam Warburton's testimonial dinner at the Hurlingham Club.

 

[Rudolph]

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[muriel]

Yesterday evening William attend Welsh rugby captain Sam Warburton's testimonial dinner at the Hurlingham Club.

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So much for all the commentary of him being on paternity leave!

 

[cepe]

Court Circular
8th May, 2018
The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon received Professor Dame Sally Davies (Chief Medical Officer).

 

[Rudolph]

Prince William travelled by train to the station, where he was greeted on the platform by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and Network Rail Chief Executive Mark Carne.

He was also met by crowds of well-wishers who lined the recently-completed station concourse in celebration of the station's huge transformation.

He will later meet groups of apprentices, project leaders and long term staff involved in the revamp project.

The programme has almost doubled capacity at the station, creating two-thirds more space for passengers.

Read more:London Bridge station: Prince William officially opens transport hub after £1bn revamp

 

[iceflower]

Here are two galleries of the Duke of Cambridge opening the London Bridge Station today, May 9:


** gettyimages/zimbio gallery ** rex gallery ** dailymail article ** dailymail article 2 **

 

[Rudolph]

Prince William officially opens London Bridge Station

 

[Rudolph]

The Duke of Cambridge will attend The Manchester Arena National Service of Commemoration on 22nd May, marking one year since the attack on the Manchester Arena.

Via Kensington Palace Twitter

The Duke of Cambridge is to join Theresa May for the memorial ceremony at Manchester Cathedral on the afternoon of May 22, including the planned national silence at 2.30pm.

An invited congregation, including the families of those who lost their lives, first responders and civic leaders, will gather to remember the 22 people who died and the many more who were injured in the blast.

The service is invitation-only due to limited space, but is also set to be broadcast on a big screen in nearby Cathedral Gardens.

Read more: Prince William and Prime Minister to attend Arena attack memorial service at Manchester Cathedral

 

[Rudolph]

On Tuesday 15th May The Duke of Cambridge will join the crew of @DIYSOS on a major project to support people affected by the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower.

The @BBCOne show, hosted by @MrNickKnowles, is building a new community centre and replacing a boxing club destroyed by the fire. The final shows will be broadcast in two parts later this year.

The Duke will visit the new site in Ladbroke Grove, joining people who have volunteered their time and expertise to complete the project. He will meet with @MrNickKnowles and the @DIYSOS crew, join one of the volunteer teams and meet local residents affected by the fire.

Via Kensington Palace Twitter

 

[Rudolph]

Court Circular 10 May 2018

The Duke of Cambridge this morning visited Core Arts, 1 St Barnabas Terrace, London E9, and was received by Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Morriss (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner at Headquarters Hereford Garrison

Via Cepe Smith Twitter

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

On Tuesday 15th May The Duke of Cambridge will join the crew of @DIYSOS on a major project to support people affected by the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower.

The @BBCOne show, hosted by @MrNickKnowles, is building a new community centre and replacing a boxing club destroyed by the fire. The final shows will be broadcast in two parts later this year.

The Duke will visit the new site in Ladbroke Grove, joining people who have volunteered their time and expertise to complete the project. He will meet with @MrNickKnowles and the @DIYSOS crew, join one of the volunteer teams and meet local residents affected by the fire.

Via Kensington Palace Twitter

I love DIYSOS; it's such a great programme and the best thing is seeing the families' reactions at the end. I'm glad that William is getting involved (I remember Harry helped in a project for a former soldier with his Walking With the Wounded charity); I'll make sure to watch.

 

[Rudolph]

Core Arts director Paul Monks said: “It was a great honour to be visited by the Duke and we thank him for taking the time to come and see us to learn about our work. He was incredibly well-informed and passionate about mental health and it was instantly apparent just how much he cares.”

Read more: The Duke of Cambridge visits award-winning mental health charity

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[Rudolph]

Prince William will hail the National Health Service as “one of our country’s greatest treasures” on Monday evening.

His accolade is a high point of the NHS Heroes Awards, brought to you by ITV and the Mirror to mark the 70th birthday of the institution which has saved so many lives.

Celebrities including Michael Sheen, Dame Shirley Bassey, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Sir Tom Jones and stars from Coronation Street, Holby City, Casualty and Call the Midwife will be taking part in a celebration of the awe-inspiring winners at the red carpet bash at the Hilton in London.

In a message to be played at the event, guests will hear William say: “The National Health Service is one of our country’s greatest treasures and something we should all be immensely proud of.”

Prince William leads tributes to doctors, nurses, volunteers, lifesavers and fundraisers

 

[iceflower]

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Today, May 15, the Duke of Cambridge joined the crew of DIY SOS on a project to build a new community centre in support of the Grenfell Tower victims:


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** dailymail: Duke of Cambridge dons a hard hat to join the DIY SOS team for a special project supporting victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster **

 

[TLLK]

Duke of Cambridge joins DIY SOS Grenfell crew - BBC News

 

[Rudolph]

Congratulations to #NHSHeroes Mental Health Champion Award winners Dan and Rich for your incredible work with @Heads_Together and your charity @OurBlueLight to tackle PTSD and other mental health issues.

Via Kensington Palace Twitter

Prince William NHS Heroes video

 

[Rudolph]

Court Circular 21st May, 2018

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon received Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach (Chief of the Defence Staff).

Via Cepe Smith Twitter