The Kents

Duke of Kent admitted to hospital over hip injury

The Duke of Kent – a cousin of The Queen – has been admitted to hospital in Scotland after suffering a hip injury, Buckingham Palace said today. The injury, thought to have been sustained while staying at The Queen’s highland residence Balmoral, is suspected to have resulted in a dislocated hip for the 79-year-old. The Duke was admitted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary near the Balmoral estate…
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The Sussexes

“Thank you for welcoming him into your ranks”: The Queen sends letter of thanks to Australian military for welcoming Prince Harry Down Under

Prince Harry arrived for his attachment to the Australian Defence Force with a letter of thanks from The Queen to deliver to his hosts. It’s always good to have your family’s backing on a new venture and Prince Harry is in no doubt this morning that his royal relations are well and truly behind his four week stint with the Australian Defence Force. The Queen has sent a letter to the…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry set to begin Australian Army attachment next week

Prince Harry will begin his secondment to the Australian Defence Force on 6th April, Kensington Palace announced today, as they confirmed new details about the Prince’s attachment to the Australian forces ahead of his leaving the British Armed Forces in June after ten years’ service. During his time with the ADF, he will come to understand the operating environment within Australia and take…
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State & Ceremonial

Queen's proclamation for new Parliament read in Edinburgh and London

The Queen’s proclamation – approved in a meeting of the Privy Council earlier today – was read out in London and Edinburgh today, setting out the date when Parliament will formally return following the General Election on 7th May. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfg14tX–ZE?rel=0&w=680&h=383] Read at both the Royal Exchange in the City of London and Mercat Cross in Edinburgh, the…
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