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Milestones of a Monarch: the start of the walkabout

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13th April 2022
Royal walkabouts have created some of the most iconic moments in history, whether that’s a special hug or a royal going out of their way for a special interaction. Believe it or not, as common as they are now, the royal walkabout didn’t actually start until the 1970s.In previous tours, people could only catch a glimpse of a visiting royal as they drove by in cars. In 1970, Her…
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Platinum Jubilee: Jubilee visits to Papua New Guinea

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9th April 2022
In honour of 70 years of the throne, senior members of the Royal Family are touring the United Kingdom and parts of the Commonwealth. With The Princess Royal set to visit Papua New Guinea in honour of the Platinum Jubilee, Royal Central is taking a look at past Jubilee visits to the country.The Queen marked her first visit to the country in February 1974 alongside The Princess Royal and the…
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Palaces & Buildings

The Tower of London gets a new Constable

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8th April 2022
The Tower of London has a new Constable. From August, General Sir Gordon Messenger will become the 161st Constable of the Tower of London and the first Royal Marine to hold the post.The role of the Constable is the most senior appointment one can have at the Tower of London. Historically, Constables were in charge of the operation, upkeep, and security of the tower, as well as all of those who…
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Princess Anne and Family

The Princess Royal visits Grampian Maternity United

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7th April 2022
As part of her role as the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Patron, The Princess Royal kicked off the month of April with a visit to Inverurie’s Community Maternity Unit (ICMU) at NHS Grampian.Her Royal Highness was given a tour of the facility and met with midwives, healthcare support workers, and families. That tour included a stop at the Day Assessment Unit, the Scanning Room, and one…
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