Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales weaves her way through a day in textiles

As she made her way from Leeds to Lancaster, the Princess of Wales toured textile manufacturers, coming into contact with a personal and royal history. Starting her day at AW Hainsworth in Leeds, Catherine was given a tour and met with employees. AW Hainsworth has familial ties to the Princess of Wales. Her paternal ancestors, Noel and Olive Middleton, owned a local woolen manufacturer and…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales leaves poignant message on visit to innovative centre

The Princess of Wales, has officially opened The Hope Street Centre, a Southampton family-oriented residential centre, that has been years in the making. Hope Street is an idea of The One Small Thing Charity and its chairwoman, Lady Edwina Grosvenor. It’s been set up to support women involved in the justice system. As Lady Edwina remarked: “Since planning was approved, we’ve seen…
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British Royals

King Charles surprises crowds on Mall with a walkabout after special reception at Buckingham Palace

With less than 24 hours to go before he is crowned, Charles III hosted a lunch for Prime Ministers of the Realms at Buckingham Palace.  On Friday, 5th May, His Majesty was joined by working members of the Royal Family to welcome the Prime Ministers of the countries in which the King is Head of State. Among the guests were Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and his New Zealand…
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William At 40: the impact of his role with the Air Ambulance

From 2015 to 2017, Prince William completed a royal first. He was with Bond Air Services to begin work as an East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) helicopter pilot. This is first time a direct heir to the throne has had a civilian employment contract. Starting his first day at Cambridge Airport, the Duke of Cambridge admitted: “It’s my first day and I’m feeling the nerves.
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