British RoyalsKing Charles III

The Duchess of Rothesay presides over the installation of Aberdeen University Vice-Chancellor

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16th January 2019
The Duchess of Cornwall, or the Duchess of Rothesay as she is known in Scotland, has presided over the installation of Principal Professor George Boyne as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen. The Duchess of Rothesay has served as Chancellor of the University since 2013. In her speech, she said “May I congratulate you, Professor Boyne, on your new appointment. Famously, John Buchan…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of Wales

The Duchess of Cambridge visits the Royal Opera House’s Costume Department

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16th January 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in a magenta Oscar De La Renta skirt suit today for a visit to the Royal Opera House. During her visit, the Duchess found out more about the scale of the costume department’s work and how different textiles influence various costumes. A Kensington Palace aide said: “The textile and manufacturing industry is an area of interest to The Duchess. Her Royal…
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European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander's Christmas Address: "A beautiful future is possible"

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25th December 2018
King Willem-Alexander’s annual Christmas speech was broadcast today on national television. The speech was pre-recorded at the library of Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.  The Dutch King spoke of connecting at Christmas time and how everyone experiences the time around Christmas differently. He spoke about how it is sometimes not an easy time, especially if one is missing someone. He…
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European RoyalsMonaco

Princess Charlene attends the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Dubai Rugby Sevens

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5th December 2018
Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 49th Dubai Rugby Sevens event at the Dubai Sevens Stadium. The event began in 1970 and is the longest running sports event in the Middle East. Princess Charlene took along her three-year-old twins, Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella cheered on the IMPIS team (which means…
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