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End of an era - The Duke of Kent presents the Wimbledon trophy for the final time after 52 years of service

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11th July 2021
The Duke of Kent has presented the Wimbledon trophy for the final time after 52 years of service as president of the All English Lawn Tennis Club. His Royal Highness presented the trophy to Novak Djokovic – the Serbian’s third successive Wimbledon win in the men’s singles final. Djokovic overcame his opponent, Matteo Berrettini of Italy, by three sets to one. The Duke of Kent made…
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The Duke of Kent says he hopes "football is coming home" ahead of England's match against Italy

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11th July 2021
The Duke of Kent has sent his best wishes to England’s football team ahead of their European Championships final match against Italy on Sunday evening. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, the 85-year-old Duke said his thoughts are “with the England squad at Wembley and hoping against hope that it is indeed ‘coming home.’” The Duke of Kent was previously president of the Football…
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Princess Anne enjoys Ladies Day at Newmarket Racecourse

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8th July 2021
The Princess Royal spent Thursday afternoon at Newmarket Racecourse for the opening day of the Moet and Chandon July Festival. Her Royal Highness dressed in a red floral coat and dress for Ladies Day, paired with a blue fascinator. As part of her day at the races, Princess Anne presented the trophy presentation to the winners of the Tattersalls July States. Later in the afternoon, HRH…
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State & Ceremonial

Dedicated horse who had leading role at the weddings of Prince William and Prince Harry retires after 18 years of service

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5th July 2021
A Household Cavalry horse that played a leading role at the weddings of both Prince William and Prince Harry has retired after 18 dedicated years of service. 22-year-old Empress, a Cavalry Black charger, will retire to The Horse Trust – a sanctuary for retired horses. In a feature published by Your Horse, Captain Skip Nicholls, the riding master at the Household Cavalry Mounted…
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