Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William tells children not to be overwhelmed by environmental challenges in forward to new book

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9th October 2023
In the foreword to a new children’s book inspired by the Earthshot Prize, the Prince of Wales is encouraging younger generations to view climate and environmental issues with optimism. The Earthshot Prize: A Handbook For Dreamers And Thinkers: Solutions to Repair Our Planet is a new guidebook written by Jonnie Hughes and Colin Butfield to inspire young people to become more environmentally…
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The Kings of Denmark called Christian

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8th October 2023
As an heir to the Danish throne is set to mark his 18th birthday, we take a look at the King Christians of Denmark. Christian I The first King Christian was elected to take over the throne after his predecessor, King Christopher of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, died…
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All eyes on Princess Leonor as milestone birthday approaches

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6th October 2023
October will be a busy month for Spain’s future queen. Amid her military training, the Princess of Asturias will celebrate her 18th birthday with a host of ceremonial and constitutional events to mark the occasion. Princess Leonor, who turns 18 on 31 October, will swear an oath to the Spanish Constitution on her birthdate in a ceremony before the Cortes Generales involving both the Congress…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales visits shopping centre to see work supporting people fleeing Ukraine

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5th October 2023
The Princess of Wales made an unannounced visit to the Vsi Razom Community Hub in Bracknell on Wednesday, meeting with Ukrainian refugees and community organisers who oversee support in the area. Catherine’s visit coincided with the first anniversary of the creation of the Vsi Razom Community Hub, founded by two women who wanted to put together packages to support Ukrainians. During her…
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The coronation of England's first queen regnant

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1st October 2023
There have only been a handful of queen regnants in Britain’s history. Queen Elizabeth II was the most recent, having reigned a historic 70 years, but 400 years before her reign began, the first queen regnant was crowned: Queen Mary I. The eldest daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, Mary Tudor, lived a tumultuous life. Born as a legitimate heir, then named…
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