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"What a final!" Duchess of Cambridge spends Saturday afternoon at Wimbledon

The Duchess of Cambridge presented the trophy to newly-minted tennis champion Elena Rybakina after the Kazakhstani player defeated the heavy favourite Ons Jabeur at Wimbledon’s Ladies Finals. Kate arrived solo for the Saturday afternoon tennis match and watched as Rybakina and Jabeur fought hard for the title, with each winning a set before the third and tie-breaking final set resulted in a…
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Plans announced for Queen Mathilde's 50th birthday

Queen Mathilde is gearing up for a series of mental health and exercise outings ahead of her 50th birthday in January. The Royal Palace announced that in the coming months ahead of the Queen’s birthday, a series of walks or cycling outings will be organised in all of Belgium’s provinces, with mental health organisations from each area. Queen Mathilde’s 50th birthday celebrations are…
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Cheers for Britain's new tennis hero from William and Kate

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their first appearance at this year’s Wimbledon Championships on Tuesday, watching as rising tennis champ Cameron Norrie sailed through the quarter-finals. The couple, who attend several tennis matches each year throughout the two-week Wimbledon Championships, tweeted after Cameron Norrie’s victory: “What a match! Just brilliant @cam_norrie…
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William at 40: the future for Prince William

When I think about the Duke of Cambridge on his 40th birthday, one word comes to mind: settled. This may be an odd word choice considering the ever-changing nature of monarchy in our modern world, but stick with me. Nobody who pays attention to William sees a person hesitant about his position, his future, or his role within a centuries-old institution. But even five years ago, that wasn’t…
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