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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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The Queen's former scribe discusses Letters Patent

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28th October 2014
<![CDATA[Last January I stepped down from my position as a scribe and illuminator to Her Majesty the Queen to focus completely on my fine art. Before I close that particular portfolio I thought it would be a good idea to talk a little about the work I did for those here, who may not be familiar with this particular art associated with the Crown. There has been a long tradition of writing and…
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Official Royal Posts: The Queen's Piper

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26th October 2014
<![CDATA[The Queen’s Piper principal duty is to play every weekday at 9 am for approximately 15 minutes under Her Majesty’s window when she is in residence at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Balmoral Castle or the Palace Holyroodhouse. The piper though does not…
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"No requirement" for the wife of a king to be Queen

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24th October 2014
<![CDATA[Frequent followers of Royal Central will be aware of our long-running debate on the Duchess of Cornwall's titles and, especially, what she will be known as when Prince Charles accedes to the throne as King. In August, I researched into the matter to try and…
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Protection Officer arrested after ammunition discovered at Buckingham Palace

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23rd October 2014
<![CDATA[A police officer working in the Royalty Protection command, known within the force as SO14, has been arrested today as part of an investigation into unlawful possession of ammunition, the Metropolitan Police say. The officer, who is being held at a London police station, was arrested after a stash ofunlawfully held ammunition, believed to be from official police supplies, was…
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Corporal Nathan Cirillo: one of Her Majesty's own

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23rd October 2014
<![CDATA[Canada lost another brave soldier to terrorism this week. 24-year-old Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was brutally gunned down while he stood guard over the National War Memorial in Ottawa. He was shot by Muslim extremist, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, shortly after 10 a.m. before…
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Royal Family to host Biennial Reunion for The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association

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22nd October 2014
<![CDATA[The biennial reunion of the members of The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association will occur in London from the 27tOctober until the 29th October. A series of customary events will be hosted by members of the Royal Family over those three days, including a reception at Buckingham Palace given by Her Majesty The Queen, who is also the Patron of the Association since 1957, as well…
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