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The Duke of Cambridge thanks Air Ambulance personnel at the start of a special week

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7th September 2020
To mark the start of Air Ambulance Week, The Duke of Cambridge has written an open letter thanking Air Ambulance workers for “the vital role [they] play in saving lives across the country every day.” William’s letter reads: “As we mark Air Ambulance Week 2020, I wanted to send my personal thanks to each and every member of the air ambulance community for the vital role you play in…
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Duke of Cambridge speaks at online event honouring emergency workers

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5th September 2020
The Duke of Cambridge spoke at Friday’s 999 Festival, an online service of thanksgiving to honour emergency service personnel, where he praised the work of first responders in the midst of a global pandemic. Speaking from Anmer Hall, the Cambridges’ country home in Norfolk, William said, “This year, more than ever, we have been repeatedly reminded of the sacrifices made by all those in…
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Queen Sofía helps in work with rescue turtles

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2nd September 2020
Queen Sofía helped in the release of a Hipatia sea turtle last week, joining forces with the Palma Aquarium Foundation to help the marine animals and fauna in the Palma area. The Queen, who partnered with the Palma Aquarium Foundation last year through her Reina Sofía Foundation, joined forces with a team to release a Hipatia sea turtle as a symbolic act to renew their partnership for another…
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Queen Silvia receives Butterfly Prize

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2nd September 2020
Queen Silvia received the Butterfly Prize on Monday for her work towards addiction issues and drug-free policies from an organisation in Sweden. The Butterfly Prize is awarded by the Women’s Organisations’ Co-operation Council on Alcohol and Drug Issues, and…
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Danish royal visit to the Netherlands postponed

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2nd September 2020
Crown Prince Fredrik and Crown Princess Mary’s November business trip to the Netherlands has been postponed by the Royal House due to COVID-19. The postponement was announced on Tuesday morning by the Royal House, noting that it will be re-scheduled as soon as possible once restrictions are lifted. In the interim, a virtual conference has been announced to take place at the same time as…
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