Prince & Princess of Wales

Bob Marley and the Duke: Prince William's many references to the reggae star during his visit to Jamaica

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25th March 2022
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge travel on their first royal tour of the Caribbean, their itinerary has taken them to Trench Town, Kingston – the birthplace of reggae music.The Duke and Duchess headed to the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum, the former home of reggae legend Bob Marley. There, they joined in on some live music and even took their own try at playing the drums. As they…
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The Queen's reign in Jewels: The Coronation Necklace

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24th March 2022
Seventy years ago, on February 6 1952, a young Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the British throne. She was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. And amongst the timeless jewels worn that day, was a necklace that has its own place in history.The Queen wore…
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The historic moment an investiture was held outside the UK for the first time

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23rd March 2022
In November 1953, The Queen would make the first Commonwealth tour of her reign which included a stop in Jamaica.On that visit, an Investiture would be held for the first time outside of the United Kingdom. An investiture is a formal installation or ceremony when someone is given regalia and authority of high office. It was Hon. Colonel A.G. Curphey, M.C., E.D., who was knighted during a…
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Prince William reveals how he found out about his A-Level results

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23rd March 2022
At the end of the final full-day visit to Belize, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, touched on his own personal experiences and how Belize played a part in him receiving the results of his A-Levels.The Duke is on a tour of the Caribbean with the Duchess of Cambridge as they tour areas of the Commonwealth in honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A-Levels, also known as advanced…
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Official souvenirs bearing Platinum Jubilee logo launched

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18th March 2022
A range of commemorative products featuring the official Platinum Jubilee emblem has been produced by Royal Collection Trust, a department of the Royal Household, to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.The official emblem was designed by 19-year-old graphic design student Edward Roberts from Nottinghamshire. The design was chosen in The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Emblem…
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