Prince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge shows support for Shout as it reaches milestone millionth conversation

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27th January 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge was on hand to thank Shout volunteers as the mental health text line celebrated its millionth conversation. During her visit, Kate met with three Shout volunteers to hear more about their experiences as volunteers and how using the skills they’ve acquired have helped them beyond volunteering with the charity. Selena told Kate that she became a Shout volunteer to…
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The godparents of a future queen

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21st January 2022
As Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway celebrates her 18th birthday, let’s take a look at her godparents, chosen ahead of her baptism at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace on 17 April 2004. King Harald Ingrid Alexandra’s paternal grandfather—and predecessor—is her first godparent. Born in 1937 to Norway’s second modern monarch, Harald ascended to the throne following his…
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Young people in focus on the Cambridges' first joint engagement of 2022

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20th January 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge carried out their first joint engagement of the year with a visit to London’s Foundling Museum to learn more about the care sector. Kate, the Foundling Museum’s royal patron, and William took part in a roundtable discussion with experts in the early childhood and care sectors to discuss the “wider landscape of care, the challenges that young people…
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Who is Queen Margrethe II of Denmark?

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14th January 2022
Today, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrates 50 years on the Danish throne. Let’s take a look back at the life of Denmark’s colourful queen. Born Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid on 16 April 1940, Margrethe was the first child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Ingrid – later King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid. She was followed by two sisters: Princess Benedikte in…
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