British RoyalsThe Sussexes

Duchess of Sussex hosts New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in private meeting

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23rd January 2019
The Duchess of Sussex met privately with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand at Kensington Palace on Monday, it was revealed on Twitter. Royal reporter Omid Scobie revealed on Twitter that Meghan had met with Ardern, tweeting that Meghan “was pleased to have the chance to thank the PM for the wonderful hospitality [she and Harry] received from the people of New Zealand last year.” The…
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Luxembourg

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa criticised for missing Count de Lannoy's funeral

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19th January 2019
After missing the funeral of Count Philippe de Lannoy, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa released a statement saying that nothing was amiss in her relationship with her daughter-in-law Princess Stéphanie. According to a statement released by the Grand Ducal Court, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa missed the funeral because she had been “long engaged in an official event at the Institut de France” and was…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia visits South Africa for World Childhood Foundation

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19th January 2019
Queen Silvia visited South Africa earlier this week to view projects supported by the World Childhood Foundation and other organisations. The World Childhood Foundation has partnerships with 12 projects in South Africa that range from support to victims of child abuse, home visits to pregnant women and new parents, therapy for children who have been abused, and helping to prepare children to…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria visits Helsingborg

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18th January 2019
Crown Princess Victoria visited the municipality of Helsingborg earlier this week to learn more about the city’s sustainable development. Crown Princess Victoria’s visit began at DrottningH, a city development project that aims to “develop a million-district urban area…
British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

Duchess of Cambridge to explore interest in textiles in coming months

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17th January 2019
During her visit to the Royal Opera House yesterday, Kensington Palace announced that the Duchess of Cambridge would be “exploring her interest in the use and manufacture of textiles” over the coming months. Kate, who visited the Costume Department at the Royal Opera House, learned about their textile manufacturing and will be making visits, engaging in learning opportunities and holding…
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