British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex takes on a new patronage

The Countess of Wessex was announced as the new patron of the Love Musgrove charity following a visit to the Musgrove Park Hospital on Tuesday. Sophie was in Taunton to celebrate the opening of a new MRI suite after the hospital’s charities and the local community helped fundraise the £1 million required for it. She had previously visited the hospital in March 2018 during her time as the…
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British RoyalsLesothoThe Sussexes

Duchess of Sussex reportedly read Roger McGough's 'The Vow' during Misha Nonoo's wedding

The Duchess of Sussex was reportedly the only guest who gave a reading at last Friday’s wedding between her fashion designer friend, Misha Nonoo, and oil executive Michael Hess. According to reports in both The Sun and the Daily Mail, Meghan reportedly read a poem entitled “Vow” by Roger McGough during the ceremony and was given carte blanche by Nonoo to choose whatever she’d like for…
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European RoyalsMonaco

Prince Albert cleans streets of Monaco

Prince Albert II of Monaco was spotted helping pick up litter on the streets of Monaco Sunday as he participated in World Cleanup Day. “This World Day for the Cleanup of the Planet is a social action program to fight the problem of solid waste including that of marine debris,” according to a statement from the Prince’s Palace. Prince Albert was participating by “picking up a…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Cost of Dutch Queen's UN Work revealed

The Dutch government has revealed the cost associated with Queen Máxima’s work as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. The cost, which averages around €150,000 per year, factors in travel and accommodation costs for Queen Máxima and a member of the Royal Family Service, who accompanies her. The rest is spent on “multilateral activities”…
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