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Why does the heir to the throne hold the title of Duke of Cornwall?

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11th February 2023
As heir to the throne, Prince William automatically became the Duke of Cornwall when his father became King Charles III. But this was not always the case. It was not until 1337 when King Edward III signed the Royal Great Charter, establishing the duchy. Edward III was the former Earl of Cornwall. Creating the duchy, he appointed his son, Edward, as the first Duke of Cornwall. The duchy gives…
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Prince Michael of Kent presents charity service awards in Cornwall

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22nd October 2015
Five selfless individuals from Cornwall received recognition for their military charity work when they were presented with service awards for their work with the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) by Prince Michael of Kent. The presentation ceremony was held in Lanhydrock Golf and Country Club, during the annual general meeting of the Association’s Cornwall…
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Prince Edward visits King Edward in Cornwall

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18th September 2015
Prince Edward was in Cornwall yesterday, to visit the site of the King Edward Mine restoration project. The Prince’s visit coincides with the completion of a conservation project to restore the historic buildings at the Mine. The Cornwall Council, which owns the site…
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A day at the beach: Charles & Camilla attend Ocean Plastics Awareness Day in Newquay

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22nd July 2015
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall attended an Ocean Plastics Awareness Day to learn about the efforts of local charities at Fistral Beach in Newquay on Wednesday. Embed from Getty Images Participating in today’s event included Surfers Against Sewage and the Marine Conservation Society whose goal is to combat marine litter. Ocean Plastics Awareness Day highlights the work of local volunteer…
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