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Sri Lanka: Prince Charles officially opens the CHOGM meeting

Prince Charles delivers the opening welcome at the CHOGM in Sri Lanka Friday. Amid the controversy of human rights violations, The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013 began in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Friday. Approximately 3,500 delegates which include the Heads of Government and other officials were in attendance. The meeting had a theme of ‘Growth with Equity: Inclusive…
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Windsor Castle 'fully powered' by River Thames hydropower

The new hydropower systems recently installed on the River Thames are now generating enough power for Windsor Castle, and more according to the director. David Dechambeau, Director of South East Power engineering said, “At the moment we have perfect conditions. Right now we are producing 200 kWh, meaning the whole castle is being powered… They [turbines] have become so efficient…
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The Prince of Wales to donate state pension to charity

As he becomes a pensioner this Thursday, Prince Charles will donate his weekly pension to charity. One can assume that the pensioner years of Prince Charles will not be like others who turn 65 this year. The Prince is in a unique situation and plans on using his position once again to assist others. So on Thursday, Charles will participate in the tradition that everyone who turns 65 partakes in…
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Prince Charles observes Remembrance Sunday in India

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall observed Remembrance Sunday during their trip to India. Honouring the fallen from the two world wars, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall paid homage to the soldiers who perished on Indian soil trying to hold off the advancement of the Japanese through Burma as well as those who lost their lives in the Eastern theatre of war. The Royals were…
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