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Prince of Wales to make donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee

Whilst attending the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) 50th Anniversary on Wednesday, The Prince of Wales will make a donation to the DEC to further aid the work in the Philippines after the tragedy of Typhoon Haiyan. During the reception held at Lancaster House, The Prince will meet with workers, volunteers and supporters involved with DEC. As reported by Royal Central last month, Guests in…
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History

Monarchy Rules: A look at Empress Matilda

On 25 November 1120 the White Ship sank off the coast of Normandy not long after it set out for England. The ship, which was fast and well-built, went down quickly, with only two survivors. Unfortunately, William, the sole legitimate son of King Henry I was not one of…
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'Dynamo' Prince Harry and Walking With the Wounded team finally begin their race

The WWTW Teams began their arduous journey at 1335GMT Sunday afternoon. Team Glenfiddich with its Patron Prince Harry has finally started the grueling Antarctic trek. “The Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge got underway at 1335GMT this afternoon. Team Glenfiddich were first out of the starting blocks with Prince Harry leading. We just got back to the support crew camp. We were racing ahead…
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State & Ceremonial

Queen sends her 'thoughts and prayers' to Glasgow helicopter crash victims

The Queen has sent a message of support to the victims of the Glasgow police helicopter crash. A police helicopter carrying three people crashed into a pub in the city centre on Friday evening, killing those on board and five inside the pub. Scottish police confirmed a further 14 people are being treated for “very serious injuries” in several hospitals across Glasgow. The 87-year-old…
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History

Did Queen Victoria have a secret grandchild?

Charles II was famous for his illegitimate children, and there have been many monarchs and their families that have had secrets they wanted to keep hidden.  Now it has been suggested that one of Queen Victoria’s daughters, Princess Louise, could have been one of…
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Duchess of Cambridge attends SportsAid Gala

The Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended the annual SportsBall gala for SportsAid, the charity of which Her Royal Highness is patron, at Embankment Gardens, London, where she presented the One to Watch award in front of dozens of assembled guests. Catherine, who has recently began to step up the number of public engagements she does after the birth of Prince George, arrived just before 7…
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