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The Duchess of Edinburgh and one of Queen Elizabeth II's beloved patronages

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10th October 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh is continuing the legacy of her mother-in-law, Elizabeth II, as she takes on a patronage close to the late Queen”s heart, the Girl Guides. Girlguiding was said to be one of Queen Elizabeth II’s most treasured patronages, she took on the role back in 1953, the same year she was crowned. The organisation helps girls and young women achieve their best self…
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British Royals

Charles III is suddenly the king everyone wants to hug

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30th September 2024
Another day, another hug for King Charles III. After his rather joyful cuddle with the Black Ferns rugby team, His Majesty was hugged by another fan on a big day for Scotland. King Charles was marking the 25th anniversary of Scottish Parliament and as well as a heartfelt speech, packed with personal references, he also got a cuddle from a wellwisher. The King, with Queen Camilla, was at…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince William speaks of Catherine's health on visit to Wales

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11th September 2024
Following a video from the Princess of Wales announcing she has finished chemotherapy, her husband, the Prince of Wales says his wife has a “long way to go” The Prince made those remarks and said “Bora Da” or “Good Morning” during a solo appearance at Swiss Valley Community Primary School in Llanelli, Wales. William met students who participated in the 2024…
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How Katherine Parr, the royal at the heart of Firebrand, became Queen of England

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6th September 2024
‘Firebrand’ tells the story of how Katherine Parr became the final wife of King Henry VIII and how her new role as queen put her in danger. Here, we recount how a woman with no royal status of her own became Queen of England. King Henry VIII was notorious for having many wives. On 12 July 1543 he would marry his sixth and final wife, Katherine Parr. A year after his fifth queen…
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