Prince & Princess of Wales

The speaker of the Senedd says Wales does not need an investiture for Prince William

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1st November 2022
One of Wales’ leading politicians has said the country doesn’t need an investiture for its new Prince. Senedd Llwydd (speaker or presiding officer in English) says the ceremony should be consigned to the 20th century. The comments come after Wales’ First Minister, Mark Drakeford, said he thought Prince William’s new role included things like an investiture. But in…
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King Charles III

Queen Camilla urges older people to check their risk of osteoporosis - a cause close to her heart

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22nd October 2022
Queen Camilla is warning older people to check their risk of developing osteoporosis – a disease in which bones become so weak and brittle, one could fracture a bone with an act as simple as coughing. Her Majesty said the disease contributed to the deaths of her mother and grandmother as they had it during a time in which it was “seldom discussed” and “rarely…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

William's first speech as Prince of Wales centres on wildlife honouring Queen Elizabeth II

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7th October 2022
Prince William made his first speech as The Prince of Wales, where he campaigned for support for the environment and wildlife and remembered his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Speaking at the event for United for Wildlife, William spoke of his late grandparents Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and his father, King Charles, for their part in shaping his passion for conservation.
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Why British monarchs don't wear crowns on coins

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4th October 2022
As the United Kingdom prepares to start issuing coins with His Majesty King Charles III, one might notice a key feature you think would be a staple: the monarch wearing a crown. This isn’t the first time a monarch hasn’t worn a crown on a coin. Previous British kings are known not to wear crowns on coins that feature their portraits. However, if one were to go back through coins…
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