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Musicians entertaining hospital patients enjoy support of Duchess of Gloucester

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10th July 2020
The Duchess of Gloucester telephoned one of her musical patronages this week, chatting with them about how they’ve adapted their live performance model during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Duchess of Gloucester spoke on the phone with representatives at Music in Hospitals & Care, and the charity posted on its Facebook page, “It was a joy to speak to our patron HRH The Duchess of Gloucester…
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Jewels for July: Spain's Modern Rubies

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10th July 2020
The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure. Embed from Getty Images Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from her parents (King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece); the Mellerio Shell Tiara, a gift from her…
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The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Bristol food distribution centre

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10th July 2020
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall paid a surprise visit to the Asda distribution centre in Bristol on Thursday to thank the workers there for playing their part in keeping the food supply chain active during COVID-19 lockdown. Clarence House social media wrote that the 700 workers at the Bristol distribution centre “have worked tirelessly to cope with the increased demand…
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Spain's Royal Family attends memorial service for COVID-19 victims

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7th July 2020
The Spanish Royal Family have attended a memorial service for Spain’s victims of coronavirus at the Cathedral Santa María la Real de la Almudena in Madrid. King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, and Infanta Sofía attended the service on the evening of July 6th 2020 alongside other Spanish dignitaries in honour of the 28,385 people who have died of COVID-19 in the country. The…
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