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How seriously does Prince William take his royal duties?

Everything the Royals do or don’t do is closely scrutinized by both the media and the public. The Cambridges haven’t been without controversy. They’ve been dubbed workshy and lazy. Even Prince Harry couldn’t escape that label when his grandparents and father and stepmother worked more than his brother, sister-in-law and him last year. The Duchess of Cambridge was heavily criticised for…
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Royal Family honour UK Armed Forces as Queen unveils Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial

The Queen unveiled a memorial in London today, recognising the Armed Forces contribution in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. The stone sculpture, in Victoria Embankment Gardens, features a large, two-sided bronze medallion depicting the memorial’s theme of “duty and…
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King Harald celebrated his birthday in South Africa

Last week, King Harald of Norway turned 80 years old. The King was on a private vacation with the family that day, and no one knew where the Norwegian royal family was. Some claimed the royal family went skiing in Switzerland while others rumours said that they were on a Mediterranean cruise. Now it is revealed that the Norwegian royal family celebrated King Harald’s birthday in South…
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King Harald: "I will not abdicate"

His Majesty King Harald of Norway celebrates his 80th birthday next week. For the occasion, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen granted an interview to NTB (Norwegian News Agency) where they talked about what it is like being monarchs when they get older. The King says he has no plans to abdicate, he feels healthy and says that age is only a number. “To step back is out of the…
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Ahead of Ascot, Her Majesty’s Love of Horses

Racing returns to Ascot on Saturday, February the 18th when thousands will flock to the Berkshire track for Ascot Chase Raceday. It is a well-attended fixture including the Grade One Betfair Ascot Chase, but it is the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting in the summer that will…
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Today marks 65 years since The Queen took up the throne

Today marks yet another historic milestone for our 90-year-old Monarch as she celebrates the occasion of her Sapphire Jubilee marking an incredible 65 years on the throne. The Queen is marking her Sapphire quietly and privately as Her Majesty commemorates the 65th anniversary of her father’s untimely death in 1952. Unlike Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee in 2002 and her Diamond Jubilee in 2012…
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