Prince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry inspired Damian Lewis's Henry VIII

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22nd January 2015
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, actor Damian Lewis has revealed that he took inspiration from The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry for his new role as Henry VIII in the BBC’s new period drama, Wolf Hall. Lewis spoke of how it was the two princes sense of ‘normality’ which he wanted to draw upon when playing the Tudor monarch. The actor, educated at Eton College like…
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The Kents

The Duke of Kent to receive Dresden Peace Prize

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9th January 2015
The Duke of Kent is to receive the Dresden Prize on the 14th February 2015 for his work towards the reconciliation of Great Britain and Germany afterthe Second World War. The prize, which will be awarded in Dresden’s Semper Opera, recognises the prevention of…
Prince & Princess of Wales

"Insidious corruption": The Duke of Cambridge condemns illegal wildlife trade in Washington D.C. speech

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8th December 2014
<![CDATA[The Duke of Cambridge condemned the illegal wildlife trade as "one of the most insidious forms of corruption and criminality in the world" when he spoke at the World Bank during a visit to Washington D.C. today. Prince William, speaking at the International Corruption Hunters Alliance conference, made his heartfelt plea to over 300 corruption experts, heads and senior…
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Princess Anne and Family

Vice Admiral Laurence commemorates The Battle of Crysler's Farm

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12th November 2014
<![CDATA[As part their two-day tour of Ottawa and Morrisburg, The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence undertook a variety of Remembrance engagements. On the afternoon of the 11th November, Vice Admiral Laurence paid a visit to the memorial of the Battle of Crysler's Farm. The Battle took place on the 11th November 1813 as part of an American plan, known as the…
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Interviews

Royal Central Conversations: Desmond Thompson

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4th November 2014
<![CDATA[In November 2013, The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) launched a new honour amongst their ranks: The Queen's Medal. The Medal is reserved for veterinary surgeons whose careers and lifetime achievements deserve wider recognition. With the support of peers in the House of Lords and Members of Parliament, the College submitted their proposal to the Cabinet Office and…
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