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William and Harry celebrate 15th birthday of ‘Diana Award’

The brothers have written a foreword to a new book which marks the 15th anniversary of the Diana Award. The Diana Award was set up in 1999 by Gordon Brown to honour her legacy and belief that young people can change the world. In their foreword, Diana’s sons said their mother would have been proud of the charity’s achievements. They said: “In recent years, we have both had the privilege of…
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Queen Victoria's bloomers sell for £6200

The knee-length bloomers were one of a number of items to be sold at auction this week. The overseas buyer of Britain’s longest reigning monarch’s bloomers wishes to remain anonymous, according to the auctioneer. A pair of silk stockings, also belonging to Victoria, sold…
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Prince Harry and Invictus hero Dave Henson to share a beer

Speaking this weekend, the Queen’s grandson said “I’ll be chuffed to bits when I’m having a beer with Dave Henson, captain of the GB team – we turn 30 at exactly the same time, on Sunday night.” The Prince disclosed that he feels “quite old” turning 30 but both he and the GB team captain were looking forwards to it. The Invictus Games will be brought to a close on Sunday night with…
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Prince William becomes RAF Association member

Prince William completed seven-and-a-half years of full-time military service. He began his career with the Household Cavalry before serving with the Royal Air Force, with his final posting as an RAF Search and Rescue Pilot. The Duke of Cambridge left operational service in the Armed Forces in 2013. Next year the Prince will become an air ambulance pilot for East Anglian Air Ambulance. The royal…
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Major shakeup of royal protection

According to the London Evening Standard, the shake-up of royal protection is a controversial decision. The Royal and Diplomatic Protection Department officers who protect senior members of the royal family are reportedly in uproar over the planned changes. Some of the changes that will happen include the SO14 department being stripped of back-up officer support. There has been concern within the…
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