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 William and…
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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 after the Second World War. The prize, which will be awarded in Dresden’s Semper Opera, recognises the prevention of conflict…
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
Prince William, speaking at the International Corruption Hunters Alliance conference, made his heartfelt plea to over 300 corruption experts, heads and senior members of anti-corruption and prosecuting agencies; and representatives of international organizations from more than 120 countries. #460152178 / gettyimages.com The Duke drew upon frightening statistics and facts throughout…
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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
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 St. Lawrence Campaign, to invade and capture Montreal. The American forces vastly outnumbered their British and Canadian counterparts. It is estimated that the strength of the…
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Interviews

Royal Central Conversations: Desmond Thompson

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4th November 2014
With the support of peers in the House of Lords and Members of Parliament, the College submitted their proposal to the Cabinet Office and Her Majesty The Queen supported the decision to name the award after her. The Queen has been Patron of the College since her accession in 1952. Last month, she presented the first ever RCVS Queen's Medal to Mr Desmond Thompson; a veterinary surgeon from…
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