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The Queen records historic message to mark the Easter weekend

Her Majesty The Queen has recorded her first ever Easter message, telling the nation that “coronavirus will not overcome us”. The message was recorded at Windsor Castle on Good Friday. The video shows a candle bringing light to an altar while the Queen can only be heard. She says, “Many religions have festivals which celebrate light overcoming darkness. Such occasions are…
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The Duchess of Cornwall shares book recommendations for Easter isolation

The Duchess of Cornwall has shared nine books she recommends for those wanting to read over the Easter weekend in isolation. On the Clarence House Twitter account, the Duchess of Cornwall shared a photo of her reading, taken by a member of staff. She also added a quote, “Ernest Hemingway, famously, once said ‘There is no friend as loyal as a book.’ In these challenging times…
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Swedish Royals celebrate Easter online

The Swedish Royal Family have released an adorable video showing them contacting their family in Sweden – and Princess Madeleine’s family in the United States. The video begins with Crown Princess Victoria, her husband Prince Daniel and their two children…
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The Prince of Wales in Easter Day broadcast

The Prince of Wales has recorded a special reading which will be shared at Easter. Prince Charles will be part of a webcast to mark Easter Sunday. The prince has recorded a reading of part of the Gospel of St John for Easter Sunday. It will be used in Abbeycast, a new series of podcasts from Westminster Abbey which has been sharing services and prayers since churches closed their doors because…
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The Duchess of Cornwall praises NHS volunteers

The Duchess of Cornwall has praised volunteers who have signed up to work with the NHS as the UK continues to treat people with COVID-19 and ramps up protections. Over 750,000 people have signed up to volunteer since the NHS Volunteer Responders call was posted. According to the Royal Voluntary Service, these volunteers will complete tasks including “delivering medicines from pharmacies…
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