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Why Charles and Camilla couldn't wed at Windsor Castle

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9th April 2020
When the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall announced their engagement in February 2005 they wasted no time in setting a date or venue for their marriage. They immediately told the world they would marry in April that year in a civil ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by a service of blessing at St. George’s Chapel later the same day. Yet just a week later, they had to move their civil…
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The Prince of Wales in Easter Day broadcast

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9th April 2020
The Prince of Wales has recorded a special reading which will be shared at Easter. Prince Charles will be part of a webcast to mark Easter Sunday.The prince has recorded a reading of part of the Gospel of St John for Easter Sunday. It will be used in Abbeycast, a new series of podcasts from Westminster Abbey which has been sharing services and prayers since churches closed their doors because…
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The Great Seal of the Realm - a piece of history to savour

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7th April 2020
The Great Seal of the Realm is a piece of history to savour. We don’t get to see it all that often and when it does make an appearance, it more than packs a punch.For this seal is part of a tradition that goes back to before the Norman Conquest and which, for centuries, has symbolised the very power of the Monarch.This is the main seal of the Crown and signifies the Monarch’s…
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A Calendar of Kings: April

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7th April 2020
Every month brings its own royal milestones and April is no different. The month is filled with landmarks for kings of times past. Among them is the start of the reign of perhaps the most famous king of all and a happy marriage that went on to create royal history. Our…
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In four minutes of carefully chosen words, The Queen spoke of the reality we face while reminding us hope will prevail

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5th April 2020
I’ll admit it, I shed a tear. I think the Queen’s address to the nation and to the Commonwealth as the coronavirus pandemic continued moved many. For in four minutes of carefully chosen words, Her Majesty spoke the reality that envelopes our lives while reminding us all that hope will prevail.Rightly, her message began and continued with praise for all those working so bravely on the NHS…
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