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Duchess of Cambridge pens letter to Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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3rd May 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge has written a letter of support to the staff at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists ahead of the UK’s Maternal Mental Health Week. Kate’s letter, which was posted on social media by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, reads: “As Patron of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, I wanted to write to let you…
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Royal History Mystery: What happened to Henry VI?

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1st May 2020
Today we’re looking at a royal history mystery that took place during the Wars of the Roses and resulted in the death of a king. What happened to Henry VI? Henry VI became the King of England shortly after his birth in 1421. His father, Henry V, died after a sudden illness at the age of 35, leaving the throne to his only son, a nine-month-old boy. Henry VI was guided by a regency council…
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Royal History Mystery: What happened to William II?

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26th April 2020
Today we’re looking at a royal history mystery involving the death of a king. What happened to William II of England? As the third son of William the Conqueror, William II had already made his mark before he even became king. His exact date of birth is not known but it is accepted that it took place around 1056 in Normandy, France. He had two older brothers, Robert Curthose and Richard, and…
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Duchess of Cambridge's letter to EACH released

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23rd April 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge has sent a letter of support to one of her earliest patronages, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), as they continue to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. Kate’s letter reads: “I am writing to tell you how much I am thinking of all the team at EACH at this unprecedented and hugely challenging time for you all. “Whether working on the frontline, or…
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