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Crown Prince Frederik visits Save the Children summer camp

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30th June 2021
On Monday, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark paid a visit to one of Save the Children’s summer camps.  The initiative, which has been going on since 1949, is aimed at children aged 7-12 from vulnerable backgrounds. Save the Children also organises summer camps for teenagers aged 13-18 and family camps for parents with children aged 7-12. This year’s visit was the first…
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Diana, 60 Years: Diana's favourite home? Kensington Palace's part in the life of a princess

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30th June 2021
As we continue to explore the many facets of Diana, Princess of Wales’s life, let’s take a look at her residence, Kensington Palace, and how it became entwined with her public image. Kensington Palace has been an official residence of the British Royal Family dating back to the 17th century and has housed monarchs including Queen Victoria, as well as other famous royals including Princess…
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What is a royal ship sponsor?

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30th June 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge was announced as the new Royal Navy vessel HMS Glasgow’s sponsor while The Queen is in Scotland for Holyrood Week. Kate will be the latest in a long line of royal women who have acted as Sponsors for the Royal Navy, so let’s take a look at some of the most famous examples. To be named a ship’s Sponsor is a huge honour for the women in the Royal Family. It…
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King Philippe and Prince Gabriel fly on new military aircraft

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25th June 2021
On Wednesday, His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians visited Melsbroek Air Force Base to view a new A400M airbus.  On this visit, he was joined by his first son and second child, Prince Gabriel.  During the aircraft’s first flight, which was carried out at a low altitude, instructions were given in two languages. During the second flight, carried out at about 10000 feet above the…
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