The Edinburghs

The Duchess of Edinburgh sees work supporting victims of sexual violence in conflict as Ethiopia visit continues

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12th October 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh’s visit to Ethiopia continues as World Sight Day arrives. The Duchess has been in the eastern African country all week at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, carrying out engagements related to vision, supporting the work of Orbis, which aims to eliminate trachoma in the country; and sexual and gender-based violence awareness. Sophie…
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Features

Could a favourite family tiara in Spain's national colours be the first worn by future queen, Leonor?

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11th October 2023
The heir to the throne of Spain is fast approaching her 18th birthday and the milestone is often when young royal women in Europe first wear tiaras. We don’t yet know if there will be any kind of formal celebrations for the coming of age of the queen in waiting although with her big day just weeks away (on October 31st 2023), it seems only a slim chance. However, in the near future we will…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Prince of Wales has a sweet message for a youngster who wants to change the conversation on mental health

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10th October 2023
When the Prince of Wales received an invitation to visit St. Michael’s Church of England High School in Rowley Regis, in the West Midlands, he sent a reply on X (formerly Twitter). A letter from student Freddie Hadley revealed that he was part of a group called The Matrix Project, which aims to spotlight male mental health and destigmatise boys displaying emotions. The student was…
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Queen Elizabeth II

The Crown release date revealed

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10th October 2023
The final season of The Crown will release in two parts on Netflix this fall, the streamer has announced. In a teaser trailer posted on social media, Imelda Staunton, who has played Queen Elizabeth II in its final two seasons, can be seen walking to the balcony at…
The Edinburghs

Important visit to Ethiopia for the Duchess of Edinburgh

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10th October 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh has made an unannounced, important trip to Ethiopia to mark World Sight Day. Sophie, who serves as a Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), travelled to the African country at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; she has been there for several days already and will continue her work through to…
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