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The Countess of Wessex speaks out about menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy as she takes up new patronage

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21st May 2021
The Countess of Wessex has become the new patron of Wellbeing of Women, a women’s health charity dedicated to saving and changing the lives of women, girls, and babies. The charity also helps to improve the health and wellbeing of a woman’s life through research, education, and advocacy.The Countess started her new role by joining in on a video call, speaking with Professor Dame…
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Famous portrayals of Anne Boleyn

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20th May 2021
Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, has inspired or been mentioned in several works over the years, including books, theatre, and opera. There has also been a number of films and TV shows in which Anne has been represented. With a new programme…
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Prince Charles speaks on turning Sandringham's Farms fully organic

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20th May 2021
In 2017, the Prince of Wales took over the management of The Queen’s Norfolk estate at Sandringham. A year later in 2018, the Prince along with his team began to convert the estate into a fully organic operation.Over the last year, Country Life has documented the conversion and the work that has gone in to the efforts.Prince Charles explained why natural and sustainable farming is…
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The Queen visits the HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth

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19th May 2021
Her Majesty The Queen visited Portsmouth on Saturday to bid farewell to the company of the HMS Queen Elizabeth ahead of the ship’s maiden operational deployment. The visit comes as the HMS Queen Elizabeth prepares to lead the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group on a seven-month operational deployment. During the deployment, more than 26,000 nautical miles will be crossed from the…
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