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Saving lives - The Countess of Wessex becomes a vaccine centre volunteer

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25th February 2021
The Countess of Wessex has begun volunteering with St John Ambulance and the NHS at a vaccination centre in Greater London as part of the Royal Family’s wider support for the coronavirus vaccine rollout. Sophie’s first shift was Thursday, where she helped record medical details and provide information about the vaccine to those who had come to receive their shot. Sophie, who is Grand…
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British RoyalsThe Cambridges

Prince William makes a private donation in memory of six park rangers killed during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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24th February 2021
The Duke of Cambridge has made a private donation to the Thin Green Line Foundation’s Fallen Ranger Fund in honour of six Rangers killed during an ambush in the Virunga National Park last month. Announcing the news on Twitter, the Foundation wrote: “We are very grateful to The Duke of Cambridge for his recent support…for the families impacted by the devastating loss of six Rangers at…
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British RoyalsFashionHistory

The story of Diana's iconic off-the-rack engagement outfit

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23rd February 2021
When Lady Diana Spencer formally announced her engagement to the Prince of Wales on this day 40 years ago, her days as a fashion icon began. Though she’d been a staple of the paparazzi as speculation mounted that she and Prince Charles would soon be married, this was her first formal appearance as the future Princess of Wales. Let’s look at what she wore on this special day. Prince Charles…
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Prince Charles thanks postal workers for their efforts during the pandemic

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23rd February 2021
The Prince of Wales recorded a heartfelt message to the workers at the Royal Mail, praising them for being “an incredibly important lifeline to us all” amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In a video, shared on the Royal Mail Twitter account on Tuesday, Prince Charles said: “Now, while we are still in the grip of this dreadful pandemic. I want to express once again, my profound appreciation…
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