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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate the first anniversary of their mental health textline

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16th May 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked the first anniversary of their mental health textline, Shout UK, by releasing a video call they made with several Shout volunteers and with Shout’s Chief Executive, Victoria Hornby. William and Kate spoke with five volunteers: Jo Irwin, Alexis Caught, Jo Booth, Michelle Fernandes and Kiel McPhilips about their experiences during the…
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The Royal Family celebrates nurses with special video of thanks

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12th May 2020
The Royal Family released a video to mark the International Day of the Nurse on Tuesday, featuring various members of the family talking to nurses throughout the Commonwealth. From The Queen and The Royal Family this #InternationalNursesDay: Thank you ? pic.twitter.com/YZvREWRlR9— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 12, 2020 The Queen, who only appears in an audio recording…
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The Queen's sparkling tribute to her parents

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10th May 2020
As Queen Elizabeth gave a speech commemorating the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, she also paid tribute to her parents by choosing a touching piece of jewellery to wear during her speech. On her dress, The Queen wore a pair of aquamarine Art Deco brooch clips, which were an 18th birthday present from King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Designed by Boucheron, the clips were presented…
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May Jewels: the best emeralds from the Netherlands

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5th May 2020
May is the month of emeralds. The green stone is among the most striking found in any jewellery collection and features in some of the best known royal Europe. To mark its role as May’s birthstone, we’re celebrating all things emerald throughout the month on Royal Central. Today we’re taking a look at the Emerald Parure Tiara, owned by the Dutch Royal Family. [getty…
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