British Royals

Fundraiser born in reign of King George V is oldest person recognised in Charles III's first birthday Honours list

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17th June 2023
A charity worker who was born when King George V was on the throne has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the first Birthday Honours List of the reign of King Charles III. Joan Willett, who is 106 years old, is recognised for decades of fundraising for the British Heart Foundation. Her honour has been bestowed by George V’s great grandson, King Charles III. Joan Willett was…
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British Royals

King Charles appoints Queen Camilla to the Order of the Thistle

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16th June 2023
The King has appointed The Queen as a member of the Order of the Thistle. The Order is the highest honour in Scotland. Queen Camilla is now one of sixteen knights of the Order. His Majesty appointed Her Majesty on June 16th 2023 with immediate effect. The Order of the Thistle was established under statutory foundation in 1687, during the reign of King James II (James VII in Scotland).
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European Royals

A meeting of old friends with a focus on the future as Denmark's royals welcome Norway's King and Queen for an official visit

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16th June 2023
The King and Queen of Norway have made a spectacular entry into the capital of Denmark at the start of their official visit to the country. King Harald and Queen Sonja arrived on board the Royal Yacht Norge and sailed across the harbour waters in a launch as flags were flown and gun salutes were fired. There was music to welcome them as they stepped on shore at Nordre Tollbod where Queen…
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British Royals

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh show support for endangered wildlife at screening of new film

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14th June 2023
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh have attended a screening of a film highlighting the dangers faced by rangers protecting wildlife in South Africa. A special showing of ‘Rhino Man’ in London was hosted by United for Wildlife, the organisation set up by Prince William to fight the illegal wildlife trade. The feature length documentary focuses on the work of the…
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