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Duke of Cambridge presents Emma Thompson with Damehood

The Duke of Cambridge presented British actress Emma Thompson with a damehood on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace, making her a Dame Commander of the British Empire. The Oscar-winning actress attended the Investiture Ceremony at Buckingham Palace with her husband, fellow actor Greg Wise – who has played Louis Mountbatten on the first two seasons of The Crown – and children, Gaia Wise and Tindy…
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Duchess of Cambridge visits Imperial War Museum to view family letters

The Duchess of Cambridge paid a surprise visit to the Imperial War Museum in London on Wednesday afternoon, to view letters pertaining to her family’s experiences during the First World War. Kate’s great-great-grandfather, Francis Martineau Lupton, lost all three of his sons within two years during the First World War: Maurice, who died in 1915; Lionel, who died in 1916; and Francis, who died…
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Duchess Down Under: Meghan sports earrings gifted by Prime Minister of New Zealand

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent a busy day in Wellington, New Zealand yesterday meeting with young people to discuss mental health initiatives, visiting Abel Tasman National Park, and then visiting with Courtenay Creative for a reception to celebrate the arts scene in New Zealand. Meghan kicked off the day at the iconic Maranui Café in Wellington, where she and Harry discussed mental health…
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Duchess Down Under: Meghan in Oscar de la Renta for Sydney Return

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrapped up their visit to Tonga Friday morning, paying a visit to Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva before heading to Tupou College for a farewell ceremony and the unveiling of Tonga’s contributions to The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Project. Before they left Tonga, they paid a last farewell visit to King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u. For the visit to the…
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