The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex marks International Women's Day on her historic visit to South Sudan

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8th March 2020
The Countess of Wessex brought her groundbreaking trip to South Sudan to a close with an event supporting female leadership. As she concluded her time in the country, Sophie attended a day organised by groups working to encourage women in the country to realise their full potential. The event was run by ”Born to Lead”, a group of local civil society activists who are supported by…
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King Charles III

Camilla's powerful speech on domestic abuse

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7th March 2020
”The Victors, not the Victims” The Duchess of Cornwall has given an impassioned speech on the issue of domestic violence. Addressing the Women of the World Festival in London on March 7th 2020, Camilla spoke of the devastating consequences of violence within families and relationships and said that changes in the law weren’t enough, everyone needed to start talking about it.
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The Duke of Cambridge jokes about coronavirus during visit to Dublin

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4th March 2020
The Duke of Cambridge has cracked several jokes about the spread of coronavirus during the first evening reception of his official visit to Ireland. During an event in Dublin, Prince William asked whether the media coverage around Covid-19 was dramatic and went on to laugh that he and Kate might be accused of spreading the condition on their travels. The duke was speaking to a paramedic during…
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British Royals

The Duke of York won't attend the 2020 Commonwealth Day Service

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2nd March 2020
Prince Andrew won’t be present at one of the most important events in the Royal Family’s year. The Duke of York is a regular at the Commonwealth Day Service but won’t be present when the rest of the House of Windsor gather to mark the occasion next week. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the ceremony at Westminster Abbey – it is likely to be one of their last…
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