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Inside the King’s grand Diplomatic Reception

King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed more than 900 members of the Diplomatic Corps to Windsor Castle on Tuesday evening, marking the first time the annual white-tie reception has been held at the Berkshire residence since 2001. The event, one of the most significant in the royal calendar, celebrates the presence of one of the world’s largest Diplomatic Corps and provides Their Majesties…
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The Princess Of Wales delivers her first speech since her cancer diagnosis

In her first public speech for more than two years – and the first since the announcement of her cancer diagnosis – the Princess of Wales delivered a compelling message emphasising the value of care, tenderness and early childhood development. Speaking at the Future Workforce Summit in the City of London, the Princess drew on deeply held beliefs rooted in her work with the Centre for Early…
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The BBC issues apology over 'Kate Middleton' blunder

The BBC has issued an apology after referring to the Princess of Wales by her former name, Kate Middleton, during live coverage of Armistice Day commemorations – a lapse that prompted complaints from viewers. Deadline reports that the mistake occurred on the BBC News Channel as it reported on remembrance events across the country. Although the corporation has not disclosed how many objections…
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Features

How the Duchess of Kent reunited a Wimbledon champion with her mother

She is best remembered by tennis fans for her graceful presence on Centre Court, a quiet figure in a pale suit handing out trophies at Wimbledon with a reassuring smile. But behind the scenes, the Duchess of Kent was much more than a ceremonial figure. In a remarkable display of kindness and quiet diplomacy, she once played a key role in reuniting tennis legend Martina Navratilova with her mother…
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