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A royal rarity - an emerald engagement ring

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25th March 2024
It’s rare to see a royal engagement ring with a flash of green about it. Emeralds aren’t the most popular pick for royal betrothals but the few that have hit the headlines are all rather striking.Here’s our rundown of that rarest of royal sparklers – the emerald engagement ring.Queen Victoria’s serpent ringEngagement rings were rarely used when Queen…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of bravery and compassion of the Princess of Wales

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22nd March 2024
The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the bravery of the Princess of Wales as she shared her cancer diagnosis.The Most Reverend Justin Welby said his prayers were with Catherine, William and their children as they dealt with the news of the illness.And he added ”I take this opportunity to praise her for her spirit of optimism in the face of such difficult news, and am pleased to…
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The Princess of Wales undergoing chemotherapy for cancer

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22nd March 2024
The Princess of Wales is at the beginning of a course of preventative chemotherapy after doctors discovered she had cancer.The Princess revealed her diagnosis in a video message in which she explained that the illness had been found in tests carried out after major abdominal surgery in January.Speaking of her illness, Catherine said ”In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in…
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King Charles: I am so proud of Catherine

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22nd March 2024
The King has spoken of his pride in his daughter in law after she revealed that she is being treated for cancer.His Majesty said he was ‘so proud of Catherine for her courage in speaking as she did’’.The Princess of Wales released a video message on…
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'You are not alone' - the words of the Princess of Wales to all those being treated for cancer

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22nd March 2024
As she revealed that she is undergoing treatment for cancer, the Princess of Wales had words for all those undergoing similar experiences.In a heartfelt message confirming her diagnosis, the Princess reached out to those who are also being treated for the illness.Catherine said ”At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone…
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