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The history of St. Giles' Cathedral, the setting for Elizabeth II's first lying in state

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12th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II is now lying at rest in St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. It was taken there in procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse on September 12th 2022. A Service of Thanksgiving followed and now thousands are queuing to walk past her coffin and pay their own respects. Although it is not as well-known as its English counterparts, St. Giles’ Cathedral has a long and…
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A brand new Platinum Jubilee celebration for Prince Charles

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8th September 2022
Prince Charles spent Wednesday visiting New Lanark, Scotland. Known as The Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, he and his wife visited several different sites in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Duke and Duchess visited New Lanark in Lanarkshire, which is only one of six designated World Heritage Sites in Scotland. It is an eighteenth-century purpose-built mill village that was used as a…
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Prince William announces Earthshot is headed to Boston

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21st July 2022
The Duke of Cambridge made an announcement to share the location of the 2022 Earthshot Awards ceremony.  On their official Twitter account, the Duke shared a video outlining this year’s awards that will be taking place in Boston, Massachusetts. While there is no specific date yet, it will be held in early December and will be broadcast around the world. Five Earthshot Awards will be given…
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Camilla at 75: The Passions and Patronages of The Duchess of Cornwall

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16th July 2022
On Sunday, 17 July, the Duchess of Cornwall will celebrate her 75th birthday. Since marrying The Prince of Wales in 2005, she has taken on a robust portfolio of patronages.  Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Although it is a difficult topic to speak about, Camilla has prioritised supporting groups and organisations that provide support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. She…
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