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Commonwealth and world leaders share statements supporting Catherine

Following Catherine’s cancer diagnosis, world leaders from across the Commonwealth and around the world have shared messages of support for the royal. Below is a compilation of statements that will be updated as more world leaders react. Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau “My thoughts are with the Princess of Wales, her children, and the entire Royal Family following the…
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The Princess of Wales reveals cancer diagnosis

After weeks of—often times gross—speculation of her health and wellbeing, the Princess of Wales confirmed on Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer following surgery in January. In a video shared from the Kensington Palace social media accounts, Catherine said: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was…
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Queen Camilla celebrates Northern Irish poetry on World Poetry Day

Queen Camilla couldn’t pass up an opportunity to celebrate World Poetry Day while in Northern Ireland, and the event was a true showcase for the talented poets and artists who hail from the region. Buckingham Palace shared that The Queen’s Reading Room—an online book club that started during the COVID-19 pandemic and evolved into a charity in 2023—hosted the event at Hillsborough Castle…
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Queen Camilla attends military parade in Lisburn

The pride was visible on the Queen’s face as she watched a military parade in Lisburn celebrating soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, The Rifles completing junior leadership selection yesterday. Queen Camilla is Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles and was on hand, during a…
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The heartbreaking gesture that led to one of the most poignant royal wedding traditions of all

It is one of the most poignant moments in a British royal wedding: the moment the bride’s bouquet is placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey. Its origin dates back to 23 April 1923, with the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior was dedicated on 11 November 1920, and King George V wrote about the…
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