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Prince Charles jokes about host's disastrous interview for Countdown's 40th birthday

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7th November 2014
<![CDATA[Prince Charles has created an amusing film which pokes fun at an interview he took part in on Australian television 37 years ago. During an interview with Molly Meldrum in 1977 on ABC's music show Countdown, the Prince witnessed Meldrum stumble and swear his way through multiple takes of what was supposed to be a quick introduction recording about The Prince of Wales. In…
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History Rewind: Marriage of William of Orange and Mary

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4th November 2014
<![CDATA[On 4th November 1677, the future joint Monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland, Queen Mary II and King William III married at St James' Palace. Although their marriage was, in broad terms, quite a happy one, their wedding day was far from a joyous occasion. Mary, a mere 15 year old girl, is said to have wept continuously throughout the ceremony, and the arranger of the marriage…
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The Royal W: Counsellors of State

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3rd November 2014
<![CDATA[In the case of the Sovereign not being able to attend a Privy Council meeting because of an absence due to travel abroad or temporary illness, two or more members of the Royal Family will stand in as Counsellors of State. Their role is to carry out the functions…
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The Royal Household: The Lord Chamberlain

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2nd November 2014
<![CDATA[The Lord Chamberlain is the Head of Her Majesty's working Household. He is responsible for recommending to The Queen, candidates for the senior appointments in the Household. He also coordinates the activities of the different Household offices. The Lord…
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Colombia with Charles and Camilla: Day Four

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1st November 2014
<![CDATA[The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall travelled to Cartagena on Friday. They were greeted by young musicians and dancers from an after-school music club in the underprivileged La Boquilla neighbourhood who performed for the Royal couple. Prince Charles and The Duchess visited the Museo del Oro, the gold museum showcasing remarkable treasures from the nation’s early…
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Prince Charles makes donation to slain Canadian soldiers families

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30th October 2014
<![CDATA[Prince Charles has made a considerable donation to the families of the two Canadian soldiers killed recently in separate attacks. Clarence House confirmed a donation was made to the True Patriot Love Foundation, which is handling the outpouring of monetary donations coming in for the soldiers through the Stand on Guard Fund. The Prince of Wales’ Charitable Foundation isn't…
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